Joby Baker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joby Baker
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Baker on Good Morning World in 1967
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| Born | March 26, 1934 |
| Occupation | Actor, painter |
| Years active | 1952–1984 |
| Spouse(s) |
Joan Blackman
(m. 1959; div. 1961)Joyce H. Winter
(m. 1961; div. 1975)Dory Previn
(m. 1984; died 2012)Megan Moore
(m. 2014) |
| Children | 5 |
Joby Baker, born on March 26, 1934, is a talented Canadian actor and painter. He has lived and worked in the United States for a long time.
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Acting Career Highlights
Joby Baker was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He started acting in 1958, appearing in a TV show called The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. In the early 1960s, he appeared in many TV shows. These included Perry Mason and the World War II series Combat!.
More Television Roles
Baker also made guest appearances on popular shows like The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Dr. Kildare, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. In 1967, he played a traveling magician named Dr. William Davis in the series Death Valley Days.
Working with Disney
Joby Baker worked often with Walt Disney Studios. He appeared in several Disney movies, including The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1966) and Blackbeard's Ghost (1968). He was also in Superdad (1974).
Lead Roles and Sitcoms
From 1967 to 1968, Baker had a main role in Good Morning World. This was a sitcom about two disc jockeys. He co-starred with Goldie Hawn in this series. Later, he continued to play different characters in TV shows.
Life Outside Acting
Joby Baker has been married several times. In 1984, he married the songwriter Dory Previn. He also helped illustrate a songbook for her.
Joby Baker as an Artist
Besides acting, Joby Baker is also a talented abstract painter. His paintings have been shown in major art galleries in Los Angeles. He continues to be known for his artistic work.
Selected TV Appearances
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1959)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1960)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1961)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1963)
