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Betsy Baker
American actress

Betsy Baker

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American actress
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, U.S.A.
Age
69 years
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Biography

Betsy Baker (born May 8, 1955) is an American actress, best known as playing Linda in the cult classic film The Evil Dead.

Early life

Baker was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - a middle child - and grew up in St. Joseph, Michigan. She started piano lessons at the age of five and also took voice lessons and studied dance. She attended Michigan State University 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 Miami Beach, Florida and other venues, with a group called Musicana. Betsy eventually found herself in Detroit, where she honed her craft in television, radio voice-overs and industrial films.

Career

Baker landed the role of Linda in the film The Evil Dead after she came to Sam Raimi'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

YearFilmRoleOther notes
1981Word of HonorDenise McneilTV movie
The Evil DeadLinda
1990AppearancesTV movie
2007Witches' NightMarge
Brutal Massacre: A ComedyGladys Oppenheimer
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!MIDI MomTV series
2009Dangerous WomenLindaSeries Lead (6 Episodes)
ERDr. Wheeler
2010SouthlandMiddle Aged Woman
2013Oz the Great and PowerfulQuadling WomanCameo
2014The MiddlePatient - Mrs. Parker
Days of Our LivesOzarks Waitress2 Episodes
True BloodMidwife
2015New GirlDrum Circle Woman
Lake EerieElizaPost-Production
2016Grey's AnatomyBarbara Davis
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