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Eddie Baker

He supported Laurel and Hardy in several of their films, but is best remembered for his (uncredited) role as a boxing referee in Charlie Chaplin's City Lights (1931). He appeared in more than 170 films between 1917 and 1965. He was born in Davis, West Virginia and died in Hollywood, California from emphysema.

Eddie Baker

Eddie Baker, in Smithy.

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Name
Eddie Baker
Birth Name
Edward King
Born
17 November 1897
Birthplace
Davis, West Virginia, US
Died
4 February 1968
Place of death
Hollywood, California, US
Occupation
Actor
Full name
Edwin King Baker.
Nationality
United States.
Languages
English.

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He supported Laurel and Hardy in several of their films, but is best remembered for his (uncredited) role as a boxing referee in Charlie Chaplin's City Lights (1931). He appeared in more than 170 films between 1917 and 1965. He was born in Davis, West Virginia and died in Hollywood, California from emphysema.

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Eddie Baker (1897–1968) was an actor, film actor and film director, of American nationality. The actor was born Edwin King Baker in Davis and died in Hollywood. Languages used include English.

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