Eddie Baker (born Edward King;[1] November 17, 1897 – February 4, 1968) was an American film actor. He supported Laurel and Hardy in several of their films,[2] but is best remembered for his (uncredited) role as a boxing referee in Charlie Chaplin's City Lights (1931).

Eddie Baker
Born
Edward King

(1897-11-17)November 17, 1897
DiedFebruary 4, 1968(1968-02-04) (aged 70)
OccupationActor
Years active1917–1965

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.

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Room, Adrian (January 10, 2014). Dictionary of Pseudonyms: 13,000 Assumed Names and Their Origins, 5th ed. McFarland. p. 43. ISBN 978-0-7864-5763-2. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Eddie Baker". Lord Heath. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
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