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- Carroll Baker (born May 28, 1931) is an American retired actress. After studying under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio, Baker began performing on Broadway in 1954. From there, she was recruited by director Elia Kazan to play the lead in the adaptation of two Tennessee Williams plays into the film Baby Doll in 1956.
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Carroll Baker (born May 28, 1931) is an American retired actress. After studying under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio, Baker began performing on Broadway in 1954.
Carroll Baker (born May 28, 1931) is an American actress of film, stage, and television. Spanning a career of fifty years, Baker appeared in 66 feature and television films, as well as 16 television appearances and over 15 stage credits, including 3 Broadway productions.
YearFilmRoleDirector (s)1953Clarice1956Luz Benedict II1956Baby Doll Meighan1958Patricia TerrillActress: Baby Doll. Carroll Baker was born on May 28, 1931 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of a traveling salesman, William W. Baker. She attended community college for a year and then worked as a dancer and magician's assistant.
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Carroll Baker is best known for her role as a sexy 19-year-old virgin bride in the black comedy ‘Baby Doll.’ The film, though controversial for its implicit sexual themes, was also a hugely popular one that established Baker’s status as a sex symbol.
Jul 6, 2021 · With back-to-back major films, Baker was suddenly famous. “I was in New York, but I was able to hide,” she says. She was pleased to receive accolades for her acting, including a best actress...
May 30, 2024 · Key Takeaways: Carroll Baker had a remarkable six-decade career, earning an Academy Award nomination for her breakthrough role in “Baby Doll” and leaving an indelible mark on cinema with her versatile performances.
Carroll Baker is a retired American film, stage and television actress who earned critical acclaim for her performance in the 1956 film 'Baby Doll'. Her filmography throughout her five-decade-long career consists of diverse genres of films.
