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Blanche Baker

  • Birthplace: New York, New York
  • Birthday: December 20, 1956

Baker first came to attention with an Emmy-winning supporting role in the miniseries "Holocaust" (1978). She has appeared regularly in films since her 1979 debut as Alan Alda's teenage daughter in "The Seduction of Joe Tynan". Among her more notable roles were as Molly Ringwald's self-involved older sister in "Sixteen Candles" (1984) and as the ruthless news station director in "Livin' Large" (1991). Baker made her Broadway debut in the title role of "Lolita" (1981) opposite Donald S…more

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Career Milestones

  • 1996

    Began exhibiting her artwork using her married name, Blanche Van Dusen

  • 1995

    Last film role (to date) "Dead Funny"

  • 1992

    Took classes in sculpting

  • 1991

    Had featured role in the comedy "Livin' Large"

  • 1988

    Appeared in "Shakedown" and "Bum Rap"

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Awards

  • 1977

    Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series

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