Carroll Baker Biography

Carroll Baker is an American actress who was born and brought up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Her role in Baby Doll earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1956.

While still in college, she started working as a magician and also joined a dance company where she was working a professional dancer.

Carroll Baker Age

Carroll is 90 years old as of 2021, she was born on 28 May 1931, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 28 May every year and her birth sign is Gemini.

Carroll Baker Height

Baker stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches.

Carroll Baker Education

Baker schooled at Greensburg Salem High School in Pennsylvania. She was an active member of the school debate club, marching band and musicals. She moved with her mother and sister to St. Petersburg in Florida where she joined St. Petersburg college.

Baker attended Greensburg Salem High School in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where she was a debate team member and active in the marching band and school musicals.

Carroll Baker Family, Parents

Carroll is of Irish and Polish descent. Her father name is William Watson Baker who was a travelling salesman andher mother is Edith Gertrude. Her parents separated when she was only 8 years which made them move from Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania with her mother and sister.

Carroll Baker Siblings

Carroll has a sister; her name is Virginia Baker. She does not have a brother.

Carroll Baker Husband, Wife, Dating

Carroll was married to her first husband Louie Ritter in 1953 but unfortunately they divorced in the same year. Two years after divorcing her first husband, Carroll married her second husband Jack Garfein in 1955. Her second marriage did not work also and she therefore divorced Jack Garfein in 1969.

Baker married her third husband, Donald Burton in 1978 after several years of being divorced who they stayed married until his death in 2007.  Burton died of emphysema on 8 December 2007 after 29 years of marriage with Baker.

Carroll Baker Children

Baker has a son and a daughter, Herschel Garfein and Blanche Baker respectively. Her son, Herschel Garfein is an is a composer, librettist and stage director while her daughter, Blanche Baker is an actress and filmmaker.

Carroll Baker Salary

Carroll has a substanicial income from her acting career. She earned $200,000 from her role in Harlow(1965) and $ 60,000 in L’harem(1967). Although she is now retired, Baker is enjoying the salary she made in her earlier years.

Carroll Baker Net Worth

Baker has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income was her career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, Baker was able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Carroll Baker Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Baker.

Carroll Baker Wiki

• Full Names: Carroll Baker
• Popular As: Carroll Baker
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Irish and Polish
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Carroll Baker Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 90 years
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Date of Birth: 28 May 1931
• Place of Birth: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US
• Birthday: 28 May

Carroll Baker Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 35-24-35
• Height / How Tall?: 1.65m
• Weight: 58kgs
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Shoe Size: 8(US)
• Dress Size: 6(US)
• Breast Size: 35B
• Waist Size:  Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Carroll Baker Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): William Watson Baker
• Mother: Edith Gertrude
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Virginia Baker
• Marital Status: Widowed
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Donald Burton(dead)
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Sons ( Herschel Garfein) Daughter(s) (Blanche Baker)

 Caroll Baker Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $4 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Acting

Caroll Baker Movies

Carroll acting career started in 1953 where she had a small role in Easy to Love in 1953. She also did TV commercials and also worked shortly with Broadway.

In 1956 she was cast in both Giant and Baby Doll. Baby doll earned her a nominationation for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her thumb sacking role. In 1964, Baker was cast in The Carpetbaggers and had a role in Harlow(1965).

Besides working in America, Baker also moved and worked in Italy, England, Germany, Mexico and Spain. After a successful acting career of 51 years, Baker retired in 2003. Her final role was in the TV series The Lyon’s Den which starred Rob Lowe, Perrey Leeves and Elizabeth Mitchell.

In the movie, Another Woman’s Husband (2000), Baker was featured as Laurel’s mom alongside Gail O’Grady, Lisa Rinna and Dale Midkiff.

Baker has been featured in many other roles over her 51 years career. These roles are in Monodrama Theater(1952), The Web(1954), Studio One(1955), danger (1955), The Big Country (1958), But Not For Me9 1959), The Miracle (1959), Bridge To The Sun(1961), Something Wil(1961), How The West Was Won (1962), Station Six Sahara (1963), Armchair Theatre (1963), The Carperbaggers (1964), Cheyenne Autumn (!964), Sylvia (1965), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), Mister Moses (1965), Jack of Diamonds (1967), The SweetBody of Deborah (1968), Sop Sweet,,,So Perverse (1969) among others.

In the 70s, her roles included  The Flower with the Deadly Sting(1973), The Wide World of Mystery(1975), The Private Lesson (1975), Thriller(1976) and My Father’s Wife (1976) among others. In the 80s, Baker had an equally successful career with roles in Nobody’s Perfect (1992), Red Monarch (1983), On Fire (1987), Ironweed (1987) among others. In the 90s, she played roles in Dalva (1996), Skeletons (1997), Heart Full of Rain (1997), Rosewell (1999).

Carroll Baker Awards and Achievements

Baker legacy in acting has earned her a wide recognition. Baker is undoubtedly a fine actress as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments

• Nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress(1956)

Carroll Baker House and Cars

Baker house is in New York, United States, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carroll Baker

Who is Carroll Baker?

Baker is an accomplished actress who gained broad recognition after appearing as a cast member of Baby Doll as baby doll Meighan.

How old is Carroll Baker?

Baker is an American national born on 28th May 1931, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US.

How tall is Carroll Baker?

Baker stands at a height of 1.65m.

Is Carroll Baker married?

Yes, Carroll was married to Donald Burton. They got married in 1978 and together they did not have children. The couple was residing in Cathedral City, California before Burton died in 2007.

How much is Carroll Baker worth?

Burton has an approximate net worth of $4 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the acting industry that spanned over 5 decades until she retired in 2013.

How much does Carroll Baker make?

Baker received a salary  of $ 200,000 for her role in Harlow and $ 60,000 for her role in L’harem.

Where does Carroll Baker live?

Baker is a resident of New York, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Baker dead or alive?

Baker is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of Carroll being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Baker Now?

Baker retired from her acting career that has spanned for over 5 decades in 2013.

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