Trivia

Baker was a member of The Lambs, the prestigious actors club of NYC.

Moon-faced, chubby American comedy actor, a former grocery truck driver. Acted in vaudeville and burlesque during the 1920's, before graduating to slapstick comedy on screen (including work for Hal Roach). From the mid-1930's under contract with Paramount, seen in many small roles as bank clerks, bellboys and cab drivers.

Father: Max Zifkin; Mother; Bertha Gershteblatt.

Children: Geoffrey (Jeff) David (1946-1962) and Hilary Zoe (Baker) Metz (1951),.