5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Room 222’ Star Karen Valentine

Karen Valentine turns 78 on May 25, 2025, and for many of us, she’ll always be the sweet, spunky teacher named Alice Johnson from Room 222. That role made her a household name, but there’s so much more to her story. From a beauty pageant crown to Disney comedies and a long list of made-for-TV movies, Valentine carved out a career full of humor and heart. In honor of her big day, here are five fun facts you might not know about the Emmy-winning actress:

1 Karen got her start as a “Dream Girl” on a Chuck Barris game show