Betsy Baker is an American actress, best known as playing Linda in the film ''

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'' (1981).

Early life

Baker was born in

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- a middle child - and grew up in

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. She started piano lessons at the age of five and also took voice lessons and studied dance. She attended

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and graduated with a degree in theater education and classical voice. After graduating, Baker embarked upon headline engagements throughout the south, including The Eden Roc in

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and other venues, with a group called ''Musicana''. Betsy eventually found herself in

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, where she honed her craft in television, radio voice-overs and industrial films.

Career

Baker landed the role of Linda in the film ''

'' after she came to

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's attention in Detroit. After a lengthy hiatus, in which she focused on being a mother, Baker resumed her acting career in 2006. Her most recent movie is '' Lake Eerie'' released in 2016.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

External links

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