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Janet Baker

Janet Baker was born on August 21, 1933 in York, England. She is an actress, known for Happiness (1998), The Beggar's Opera (1963) and Julius Caesar (1984). See full bio »
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Known For

Happiness
Happiness Soundtrack
(1998)
The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera Polly Peachum
(1963)
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar Julius Caesar
(1984)
The Return of Ulysses to His Homeland
The Return of Ulysses to His Homeland Penelope
(1973)
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 1984 Julius Caesar (TV Movie)
Julius Caesar
 1982 Mary Stuart (TV Movie)
Mary Stuart
 1982 Orfeo ed Euridice (TV Movie)
Orfeo
 1973 The Return of Ulysses to His Homeland (TV Movie)
Penelope
 1965 Music on 2 (TV Series)
Dido
- Dido and Aeneas (1965) ... Dido
 1963 The Beggar's Opera (TV Movie)
Polly Peachum
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Alternate Names:

Dame Janet Baker
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Personal Quote:

For me, Schubert contains the world.

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She was appointed a Companion of Honour (CH) in the 1994 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to music. See more »

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