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- Died
- Birth nameArthur Shank
- Art Baker was born on January 7, 1898 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for La maison du docteur Edwardes (1945), Choc en retour (1949) and Ma femme est un grand homme (1947). He was married to Alice Baker. He died on August 26, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseAlice Baker(? - 1954) (divorced)
- Had a distinctively smooth voice, ideal for radio. His first job in the entertainment industry was as the radio host of "People Are Funny". On screen, the tall, white-haired Baker was often cast as executives, senior medical staff or politicians.
- His mother operated an establishment for the poor in New York's Bowery.
- Was a travelling evangelist during the 1920's, ending up in California and selling refrigerators, before becoming a tour guide at Hollywood's Forest Lawn cemetery.
- Screen, radio, and television actor.
- Was the creator and host of the 1950's television show "You Asked For It".
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