James Karen, veteran Hollywood actor featured in ‘Poltergeist’ and ‘China Syndrome,’ dies at 94

James Karen, a veteran star of stage and screen whose films included “Poltergeist,” “The China Syndrome” and “The Pursuit of Happyness,” died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home. He was 94.

His death was confirmed by longtime friend and film critic Leonard Maltin.

Karen began his extensive career…