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Kathryn Whitton Baker (born June 8, 1950), better known by her stage name Kathy Baker, is a woman of many talents. She is a versatile American actress who has managed to make a name for herself over the past few years of her acting career.
Kathy Baker began her career in theatre before making her feature film debut in the 1983 drama “Space Pioneer,” for which she won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Kathy Baker was also nominated for the Independent Spirit Award in 1987. This talented actress is very good and confident in her work. Let’s take a preview of some interesting facts about this outstanding figure.
American actress
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| Name: | Kathryn Whitton Baker |
| stage name: | Kathy Baker |
| Date of Birth: | June 8, 1950 (74 years old) |
| place of birth: | Midland, Texas, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.68m |
| parents: | John Sivander Baker, Helen Andrea Baker |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Husband • Spouse: | Steven Robman (m. 2003), Donald Camilleri (m. 1985-1999) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Marie Claire Camilleri, Joseph Camilleri |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $2 million |
Early life and education
Kathy Baker was born on June 8, 1950. She was born and raised in Midland, Texas
Kathy Baker is the daughter of geologist and educator John Siwand Baker and her mother, Helen Andre, is of French descent.
She received her high school education at Mills High School in Millbrae, California. After graduating from high school, she received her diploma in 1968. Her drama mentor, Allen Knight, greatly influenced her decision to become a professional actor.
In 1970, Kathy Baker enrolled at Boston University’s School of Fine Arts. She studied acting at the California Institute of the Arts. Later, she received a bachelor’s degree in French from the University of California, Berkeley in 1977.
Personal life
Kathy Baker has been married several times. The veteran actress was once married to a man named Donald Camillieri. She and Donald Camillieri got married in 1985, but the relationship broke down and the marriage was dissolved in 1999.
With her first husband, Donald Camilleri, she had a son, Joseph Camilleri, and a daughter, Marieclaire Camilleri.
Kathy Baker lives in Southern California with her second husband, director and producer Steven Robman, whom she married in 2003.
Profession
Kathy Baker began exploring her acting potential at the Magic Theater in San Francisco, where she appeared in many of Sam Shepard’s plays. She got her first official role in the 1983 premiere of the film Fool for Love, starring alongside the famous actor Ed Harris.
She was also nominated for an Obie Award for her outstanding role in the same film.
In the same year, in 1983, Kathy Baker made her debut in the feature film Space Pioneers, playing the role of Louise Shepard, the wife of Alan Shepard. Later, she starred in a film called Street Smart in 1987, playing the role of a prostitute.
Kathy Baker played small-town doctor Jill Bullock on David E. Kelley’s television series The West Wing from 1992 to 1996, earning her three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her performance.
net worth
Veteran actress Kathy Baker currently has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Social Media
- Twitter: @thekathybaker
Filmography
- The Right Stuff
- Killings
- Street Smarts
- Permanent Record
- Clean and Sober
- dad
- Jackknife
- image
- Edward Scissorhands
- Mr. Frost
- Article 99
- Jennifer 8
- Mad Dog and Glory
