Biography
Anita Denise Baker (born January 26, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her soulful ballads, particularly from the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s.Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to fame following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love". As of 2017, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four Platinum albums, along with two Gold albums. Baker is a contralto with a range of nearly three octaves.
Filmography
all 15
self 12
TV Shows 9
Movies 6
Self - Performer
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul (2011)
Movie
Self
Anita Baker: Rapture Live (2007)
Movie
Self
The Tony Danza Show (2004)
TV
Herself
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
TV
5.15
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
TV
6.3
Self
The View (1997)
TV
5.5
Breakfast with the Arts (1991)
TV
Self
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)
Movie
Self
Anita Baker: One Night of Rapture (1987)
Movie
Christmas in Washington (1982)
TV
Self - Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Self
Today (1952)
TV
Self
Sinatra Duets
Movie
Self
Earth Voice Concert 1992
Movie
Self - Host
The Songwriter's Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary... The Magic of Music
TV
Ratings
Average 5.62
Based on 101 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1952
1987
1997
2004
2011
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1958-01-26 (66 years old)
Birth NameAnita Denise Baker
Birth PlaceToledo, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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