Ann Baker obit

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Anna Rose Baker (July 23, 1930 – March 2, 2017) was an American actress, known for her appearance in classic films and television shows during the 1950s.

Born Anna Rose Baker, Baker was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, one of 11 children. She was graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia in 1948.

While she was a high school student, Baker worked as a model for Mademoiselle, Junior Bazaar, Thomassetti Shoes, and M. K. T. Railroad. Moving to California increased her opportunities for modeling, and by July 1954, her image had been seen on "100 or more magazine covers, billboards and the like"

Baker appeared in eight films and television programs between 1947 and 1959. Her film appearances include Men of the Fighting Lady (1954 - uncredited), playing Mary, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. (1954 - uncredited), as a town girl.

Her television credits included Meet Corliss Archer (1954), playing the title character; Crossroads (1955), as Gloria Vaughn; Queen for a Day (1956); Casey Jones (1957), as Jeannie; Man with a Camera (1959), playing Bunny Hansen; and The Millionaire (1959), as Shirley. Her acting career ended in 1959.

By 1957, Baker felt that she was "caught in a teen-age trap" caused by her youthful appearance. Although she was married and in her 20s, people still viewed her as teenaged Corliss Archer. "My looks are against me for the more mature roles," she said.

Baker married Earl Long, who worked in construction. She kept the marriage secret from her studio for a year. Baker died on March 2, 2017, at the age of 86.

 

Actress

Frank McHugh and Marvin Miller in The Millionaire (1955)

The Millionaire

7.8

TV Series

Shirley Hampton

1959

1 episode

 

Man with a Camera (1958)

Man with a Camera

7.3

TV Series

Bunny Hansen

1959

1 episode

 

The Broken Mask (1958)

The Broken Mask

Short

Phyllis

1958

 

Alan Hale Jr. and Bobby Clark in Casey Jones (1957)

Casey Jones

7.5

TV Series

Jeannie

1957

1 episode

 

Father Knows Best (1954)

Father Knows Best

7.4

TV Series

Barbara

1956

1 episode

 

Crossroads (1955)

Crossroads

7.6

TV Series

Gloria Vaughn

1956

1 episode

 

Lux Video Theatre (1950)

Lux Video Theatre

7.5

TV Series

Sally

1956

1 episode

 

Mary Brian, Ann Baker, and John Eldredge in Meet Corliss Archer (1954)

Meet Corliss Archer

7.5

TV Series

Corliss Archer

1954

39 episodes

 

Jane Powell and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

7.3

Town Girl (uncredited)

1954

 

Men of the Fighting Lady (1954)

Men of the Fighting Lady

6.2

Mary, Schechter's Fiancee (uncredited)

1954