Becky Ann Baker

Birth Name:

Becky Ann Baker

Birth Place:

Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Quote: "(On being asked if she draws from her own experiences as a mother) "Constantly․ I love being a real-life mother․ I think it's one of the greatest journeys you can go on․""
Quote: "(On how she got into acting) "It's just a mystery to me․ Dylan [her husband Dylan Baker, also an actor] went to Yale Drama School so he came out with his Master's, and I always say I went to the School of Hard Knocks․""
Quote: "(On playing in the NBC series "Smash" with her real-life spouse) "It's fun, especially on television, because the scenes are such small pieces of things and it's a comedy more or less․ It hasn't been too dark for us․ That's been just a lot of fun․""
Her first Broadway appearances came in the 1978 production of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas․"
She says her favorite piece of music is the score from Stephen Sondheim's musical "A Little Night Music․"
Was featured in the 1997 Broadway musical "Titanic․"
When she is off the set she enjoys athletic and outdoor activities such as softball and basketball

1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actress - Suspense:Nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actress:Nominated
2017INOCA TV - Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
2017OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2023Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2024Jury Award - Best Actress, Narrative Feature:Winner

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