Anna Rose Baker (July 23, 1930 – March 2, 2017) was an American actress, known for her appearance in classic films and television shows during the 1950s.

Early years

Born Anna Rose Baker, Baker was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, one of 11 children. She was graduated from

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in Sedalia in 1948.

Career

While she was a high school student, Baker worked as a model for ''Mademoiselle'', ''Junior Bazaar'', Thomassetti Shoes, and M. K. T. Railroad. Moving to California increased her opportunities for modeling, and by July 1954, her image had been seen on "100 or more magazine covers, billboards and the like". Baker appeared in eight films and television programs between 1947 and 1959. Her film appearances include '' Men of the Fighting Lady'' (1954 - uncredited), playing Mary, and ''

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'' (1954 - uncredited), as a town girl. Her television credits included ''

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'' (1954), playing the title character;, '' Crossroads'' (1955), as Gloria Vaughn; ''

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'' (1956); ''

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'' (1957), as Jeannie; ''

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'' (1959), playing Bunny Hansen; and '' The Millionaire'' (1959), as Shirley. Her acting career ended in 1959. By 1957, Baker felt that she was "caught in a teen-age trap" caused by her youthful appearance. Although she was married and in her 20s, people still viewed her as teenaged Corliss Archer. "My looks are against me for the more mature roles," she said.

Personal life

Baker married Earl Long, who worked in construction. She kept the marriage secret from her studio for a year. Baker died on March 2, 2017, at the age of 86.

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* 1930 births 2017 deaths American film actresses American television actresses Actresses from Missouri People from Sedalia, Missouri 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American women {{US-screen-actor-1900s-stub