Benny Baker

Benny Baker

Deceased · Born: May 5, 1907 · Died: Sep 20, 1994

Personal Details

BornMay 5, 1907 St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
Spouse
  • Edith Turgell

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Sep 20, 1994 )
  • Margery Chapin

    ( Jan 1, 1936 to Oct 2, 1945 )

Biography

Benny Baker, a talented individual, entered this world on May 5, 1907, in the charming city of St. Joseph, Missouri, USA. Throughout his remarkable life, he established himself as a multifaceted actor, captivating audiences with his performances in various film and television productions.

Some of his most notable roles include appearances in the iconic musical western "Paint Your Wagon" (1969),the 1936 sports film "Rose Bowl", and the 1942 drama "Captains of the Clouds". His remarkable talent and dedication to his craft earned him a lasting impression on the entertainment industry.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Benny Baker's personal life was marked by two significant relationships. He was married to Edith Turgell and later to Margery Chapin, sharing his life with these two remarkable women.

As the years went by, Benny Baker's life came full circle, and he eventually passed away on September 20, 1994, in the peaceful community of Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on, and his contributions to the world of entertainment continue to be celebrated and cherished by fans and admirers alike.

Career

1986
1984
1983
1973
Jory
Jory as Frank Jordan
1969
Paint Your Wagon
Paint Your Wagon as Haywood Holbrook
1957
Public Pigeon No. 1
Public Pigeon No. 1 as Frankie Frannis
1953
I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy as Audience Member
1952
Loan Shark
Loan Shark as Tubby
Feudin' Fools
Feudin' Fools as Corky, bank robber in black
Young Man with Ideas
Young Man with Ideas as Bill Collector (uncredited)
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds as Pvt. Charles Klassen
Models Inc.
Models Inc. as Freddy
1949
Manhattan Angel
Manhattan Angel as Aloysius Duff
The Inspector General
The Inspector General as Telecki (uncredited)
Manhandled
Manhandled as Boyd, Man in Apartment House Lobby with Girl
1948
Jinx Money
Jinx Money as Augie Pollack
1944
Up in Arms
Up in Arms as Butterball
1943
Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen as Benny Baker
1941
1940
1939
Dancing Co-Ed
Dancing Co-Ed as Chief Evans (uncredited)
1938
1937
The Crime Nobody Saw
The Crime Nobody Saw as Horace Dryden
1936
Drift Fence
Drift Fence as Jim Traft
Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl as 'Dutch' Schultz
1935
College Scandal
College Scandal as 'Cuffie' Lewis
1934
The Hell Cat
The Hell Cat as Snapper Dugan
A Wicked Woman
A Wicked Woman as (uncredited)