Carroll Baker
American actress in films like Baby Doll
Born
May 28th, 1931
93 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1931, this actress gained prominence in the 1950s. She starred in the controversial film 'Baby Doll', which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Other notable works included 'Tender Is the Night' and 'The Carpetbaggers'. She also appeared in television series and continued to act throughout her career. Her contributions to the film industry were recognized with various awards and honors.
Starred in 'Baby Doll', earning an Oscar nomination
Featured in 'The Carpetbaggers'
Appeared in 'Tender Is the Night'
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