Ann Baker

Anna Rose Baker (born July 23, 1930) is an American former actress.

For other people named Anne Baker, see Anne Baker (disambiguation).
Ann Baker
Ann Baker in Meet Corliss Archer 1955
Born
Anna Rose Baker

(1930-07-23) July 23, 1930
Sedalia, Missouri, U.S.
Years active1947–1959
Spouse(s)Earl Long

Early years

Born Anna Rose Baker[1] in Sedalia, Missouri, Baker is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, one of 11 children.[2] She graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia in 1948.[3]

Career
Ann Baker and Mary Brian in the Meet Corliss Archer episode "Corliss the Cheerleader"

While she was a high school student, Baker worked as a model for Mademoiselle, Junior Bazaar, Thomassetti Shoes, and M. K. T. Railroad.[1] 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".[4]

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 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers[5] (1954 - uncredited), as a town girl.

Her television credits include Meet Corliss Archer (1954), playing the title character;,[6] Crossroads (1955), as Gloria Vaughn; Queen for a Day (1956); Casey Jones (1957), as Jeannie; Man with a Camera (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.[7] 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.[7]

Personal life

Baker married Earl Long,[8] who worked in construction. She kept the marriage secret from her studio for a year.[9]

References
  1. "Jeans' Queen Contest Winners". The Sedalia Democrat. Missouri, Sedalia. March 11, 1948. p. 1wwpn. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  2. "Sedalian on Cover Page". The Sedalia Democrat. Missouri, Sedalia. December 13, 1949. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Ann Baker, TV's 'Corliss Archer,' Visits Her Family, Friends Few Days in Sedalia". The Sedalia Democrat. Missouri, Sedalia. January 7, 1955. p. 3. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Smith, Cecil (July 7, 1954). "Corliss Comes to TV Next Fall in Series Starring Ann Baker". The Los Angeles Times. p. 24. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "'Corliss' Is Hopeful". The Baltimore Sun. December 12, 1954. p. 18 A. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 677. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  7. Zerler, P. J. (July 27, 1957). "Caught in a Teen-age Trap!". Chicago Tribune. p. 45. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Ann Baker, 'Corliss Archer' Appears for Cerebral Palsy". The Sedalia Democrat. Missouri, Sedalia. May 11, 1955. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Corliss Isn't 13 And Isn't Single". The Vancouver Sun. Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver. December 16, 1954. p. 2. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.


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