10 of Karen Black’s Most Memorable Performances Performances include roles alongside Jack Nicholson and Dennis Hopper Michael Balderston August 8, 2013 @ 4:26 PM Share on Social Media The Great Gatsby (1974) Before Baz Luhrmann's take on Fitzgerald's classic novel, Black starred as Myrtle Wilson with Bruce Dern, Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. Read Next '9-1-1': 7 Best Movie References in the First Responder Series Comments