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Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Yale, United States
Nationality
Languages
English
Education
El Camino College
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Haimarīks)
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1929 -- Wall Street crash triggers the Great Depression; Herbert Hoover was US president
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Career
Career spanning 34 years (1955-1989)
Zodiac
Year of the Snake, sign of Capricorn
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (4)
Biography
Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker Jr. was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. He is known for major innovations in cool jazz that led him to be nicknamed the "Prince of Cool".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Chet Baker?
Chet Baker was born on and passed away on at the age of 58.
Where was Chet Baker born?
Chet Baker was born in Yale.
What movies or shows has Chet Baker been in?
Chet Baker has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Let's Get Lost (1988), Stolen Hours (1963), Howlers in the Dock (1960), Hell's Horizon (1955).
Where can I find more information about Chet Baker?
You can find more about Chet Baker on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
