Bonnie Lee Bakley

Model, wife of actor Robert Blake

Bonnie Lee Bakley - Model, wife of actor Robert Blake
Born

1956
69 years ago

Died

May 4th, 2001
23 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A model and actress, engaged in various modeling assignments and small film roles. Gained public attention mainly through marriage to actor Robert Blake. Involved in several legal disputes and controversies surrounding her personal life.

Married actor Robert Blake

Appeared in the film 'The Big Fix'

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