Benny Baker (born Benjamin Michael Zifkin; May 5, 1907 – September 20, 1994) was an American film and theater actor and comedian, and appeared in over 50 films between 1934 and 1988.[1] He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.[2]

Benny Baker
Baker in 1936
Born(1907-05-05)May 5, 1907
DiedSeptember 20, 1994(1994-09-20) (aged 87)
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Spouses
  • Edith Turgell
  • Margery Chapin
Lew Ayres, Joyce Compton and Benny Baker in Murder With Pictures (1936)

Filmography

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Films

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Short films

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  • School for Romance (1934) as Male student (uncredited)
  • When Do We Eat (1934) as Showalski
  • I'll Be Suing You (1934) as Building Repairman
  • Three Chumps Ahead (1934) as Benny Baker, Second Suitor
  • You Said A Hatful! (1934) as Train Engineer (uncredited)
  • The Ballad of Paducah Jail (1934) as Reporter Outside Jail
  • You Bring the Ducks (1934) as Nephew
  • Radio Take It Away (1947)) as Radio Program Emcee
  • Birch Street Gym (1991) as Nate

Television

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References

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  1. ^ Gifford, Denis (October 10, 1994). "Obituary: Benny Baker". The Independent. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Benny Baker; Comedian, 87". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 26, 1994. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
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