AKA: Blanche Garfein, Blanche Van Dusen
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 12/20/1956
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Baker first came to attention with an Emmy-winning supporting role in the miniseries "Holocaust" (1978). She has appeared regularly in films since her 1979 debut as Alan Alda's teenage daughter in "The Seduction of Joe Tynan". Among her more notable roles were as Molly Ringwald's self-involved older sister in "Sixteen Candles" (1984) and as the ruthless news station director in "Livin' Large" (1991). Baker made her Broadway debut in the title role of "Lolita" (1981) opposite Donald Sutherland. Daughter of actress Carroll Baker and director Jack Garfein.
1978
Professional stage debut in "White Marriage" with Yale Repertory Company
1978
TV debut in miniseries "Holocaust"; won Emmy Award
1979
Film acting debut in "The Seduction of Joe Tynan"
1979
Had female lead in the ABC Christmas drama "Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith"
