Blanche Baker

Quick Facts

Nickname Blanche
Gender Female
Age 66 years old (in 2023)
Date of Birth December 20, 1956
Full Name Blanche Baker
Profession Actress, Filmmaker
Nationality American
Birthplace New York, United States
Religion Christianity
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Body Measurements 34-26-34 Inches
Bodytype Slim
Height 5 Feet 6 Inches (1.63 m)
Weight 55 kg (121 lbs)
Waist 26 Inches
Hair Color Blonde
Eye Color Blue
Shoe Size 8 US
Dress Size 4 US

Blanche Baker is an actor and filmmaker from the United States. She is well-known for her portrayal as Ginny Baker in the film ‘Sixteen Candles.’

She won an Emmy Award for her performance in the miniseries “Holocaust” in the category of Best Supporting Actress.

How much is the Net Worth of Blanche Baker?

Blanche Baker must have made a lot of money in her career, but she hasn’t divulged her net worth, salary, or earnings.

Early Life and Family

She was born in New York City, New York, on December 20, 1956. She has reached the age of 66. Jack Garfein (director) is her father’s name, and Carroll Baker is her mother’s name (actress). Her mother converted to Judaism, while her father is a Holocaust survivor from Carpathian Ruthenia. Herschel Garfein is her brother’s name.

Her mother had already established a cinematic career in Italy when she was a toddler, having left Hollywood in the mid-1980s. Blanche is an American citizen with a combination of English, Polish, and Irish ancestry. She attended Wellesley College from 1974 to 1976 and then went on to study acting at the Herbert Berghof Studio, the American School in London, and the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute.

What is the Career and Professional Life of Blanche Baker?

She made her television debut in the miniseries ‘Holocaust’ as Anna Weiss, and went on to star in films such as ‘Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith,’ ‘The Day the Bubble Burst,’ ‘Embassy,’ ‘Taking Chance,’ and many others.

Interviewing Blanche Baker on the role of evil
She made her television debut in the miniseries ‘Holocaust’ as Anna Weiss. (Source: Darkbites.ca)

She played the starring part in Edward Albee’s stage adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov’s novel ‘Lolita’ from 1980 to 1981, however the performance was protested by feminists who were offended by the pedophilia subject. However, ‘People’ writer Mark Donovan stated that Blanche’s performance was “breathtaking” and “beguiling.”

Blanche Baker is also pursuing a career in movies. In 1979, she made her film debut as Janet in ‘The Seduction of Joe Tynan.’ She then played Leslie Christo in 1983’s ‘Cold Feet,’ Gail Feinberger in 1988’s ‘Shakedown,’ Barbara in 1994’s ‘Dead Funny,’ Ruth Chandler in 2007’s ‘The Girl Next Door,’ and Sister Filomena in 2014’s ‘Wishin’ and Hopin’.

Awards and Nominations

She won a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Holocaust’ in 1978 in the category Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series, a Festival Prize in the category Best Actress for ‘Jersey Justice’ in 2013, a Festival Award in the category Best Ensemble Cast for ‘Cries of the Unborn’ in 2015, and was nominated several times throughout her career.

Blanche Baker
Caption: Blanche Baker and Ricardo Montalban (Source: Zimbio)

Controversy/Scandal and Rumors

The 66-year-old actress has successfully maintained her star status throughout her career, and she has avoided any allegations or conflicts.

Body Measurement and Social Media

She stands 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 55 kilograms. Blanche Baker has blonde hair and blue eyes. Her body measurements are 34-26-34 inches long, 34-26-34 inches wide, and 34-26-34 inches tall. Her shoe size is 8 in the United States, her dress size is 6 in the United States, and her bra size is 34B.

 

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Relationship Facts

  • She is married to Mark Magill.
  • Blanche Baker married on January 01, 2003.
  • She is mother of Four(Dara Van Dusen, James Magill, Wynn Van Dusen, and Zane Van Dusen).
  • Blanche Baker is not having an affair with anyone presently.
  • Her sexual orientation is straight.

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