Anne BaxterAnne Baxter (May 7, 1923 - December 12, 1985) was an American actress. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, her maternal grandfather was architect Frank Lloyd Wright. By the age of 13, Anne had appeared on Broadway. During this period, Baxter learned her acting craft as a student of the famed teacher, Madame Maria Ouspenskaya. Her first movie role was in 20 Mule Team in 1940. She was chosen by Orson Welles to appear in The Magnificent Ambersons, based on the novel by Booth Tarkington. Baxter didn't have a starring role until The Razor's Edge in 1946, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1950 she was chosen to star in All About Eve, largely because of a resemblance to Claudette Colbert, who had initially been chosen to co-star in the film. Baxter received a nomination for Best Actress for the role. In the 50s, Baxter was married to and then divorced from actor John Hodiak. That union produced Baxter's oldest daughter Katrina. In 1961, Baxter and her second husband, Randolph Galt, left the United States to live and raise their kids on a cattle station in the Australian Outback. She told the story in her memoir Intermission: A True Story. In the book, Anne Baxter blamed the failure of her first marriage to Hodiak on herself. Though her second marriage to Galt did not last much longer, Baxter and Galt were blessed with two daughters together: Melissa and Maginel. The role of Eve Harrington is, of course, Anne Baxter's enduring legacy. In an ironic twist, Baxter appeared again on Broadway during the 70s, in Applause, the musical version of All About Eve, but finally in the "Margo Channing" Role. Bette Davis tells, in one of her biographies, of attending one such performance by Baxter to their mutual delight. Also during that decade, Baxter was married again briefly to a prominent stockbroker, but then she was abrubtly widowed with his sudden death to illness. Baxter never again married. In 1983, she starred in the television series Hotel. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6741 Hollywood Blvd. Ms. Baxter was survived upon her passing by her three adult daughters. A footnote is that Ms. Baxter was a lifelong friend of the late costume-designer, Edith Head. Upon Ms. Head's death in 1981, Baxter's daughter Melissa was bequethed Ms. Head's extraordinary collection of jewelry. Melissa Galt today works as an interior designer in Atlanta. Baxter's daughter Katrina Hodiak ultimately married and had children. Baxter's daughter Maginel Galt is purported today to be a Catholic Nun living and working in Rome, Italy. This page about Anne Baxter includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Anne Baxter News stories about Anne Baxter External links for Anne Baxter Videos for Anne Baxter Wikis about Anne Baxter Discussion Groups about Anne Baxter Blogs about Anne Baxter Images of Anne Baxter |
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Baxter's daughter Maginel Galt is purported today to be a Catholic Nun living and working in Rome, Italy. Carter has been engaged to Burton since 2001. Baxter's daughter Katrina Hodiak ultimately married and had children. She has one son, Billy-Ray, born October 4, 2003, fathered by Tim Burton who she met while filming Planet of the Apes. Melissa Galt today works as an interior designer in Atlanta. She is the great-granddaughter of Herbert Henry Asquith. Head's extraordinary collection of jewelry. She was born in Golders Green, and educated at Westminster School. Head's death in 1981, Baxter's daughter Melissa was bequethed Ms. Helena Bonham Carter (born May 26, 1966; surname: Bonham Carter) is a British actress renowned for her portrayal of pre- and early 20th century female characters, particularly in Merchant-Ivory films. Upon Ms. Bucket in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (2005) directed by her fiance Tim Burton. Baxter was a lifelong friend of the late costume-designer, Edith Head. Mrs. A footnote is that Ms. Jenny/The Witch in Big Fish (2003). Baxter was survived upon her passing by her three adult daughters. Anne Boleyn in Henry VIII (2003). Ms. Ari in Planet of the Apes (2001). She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6741 Hollywood Blvd. Marla Singer in Fight Club (1999) (novel by Chuck Palahniuk). In 1983, she starred in the television series Hotel. Rosemary in Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997) (novel by George Orwell). Baxter never again married. Kate Croy in The Wings of the Dove (1997) (novel by Henry James) for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Also during that decade, Baxter was married again briefly to a prominent stockbroker, but then she was abrubtly widowed with his sudden death to illness. Armanda Weinrib in Mighty Aphrodite (a 1995 Woody Allen film). Bette Davis tells, in one of her biographies, of attending one such performance by Baxter to their mutual delight. Forster novel). In an ironic twist, Baxter appeared again on Broadway during the 70s, in Applause, the musical version of All About Eve, but finally in the "Margo Channing" Role. M. The role of Eve Harrington is, of course, Anne Baxter's enduring legacy. Helen Schlegel in Howards End (1992) (yet another E. Though her second marriage to Galt did not last much longer, Baxter and Galt were blessed with two daughters together: Melissa and Maginel. Forster). In the book, Anne Baxter blamed the failure of her first marriage to Hodiak on herself. M. She told the story in her memoir Intermission: A True Story. Caroline Abbott in Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) (novel by E. In 1961, Baxter and her second husband, Randolph Galt, left the United States to live and raise their kids on a cattle station in the Australian Outback. Forster). That union produced Baxter's oldest daughter Katrina. M. In the 50s, Baxter was married to and then divorced from actor John Hodiak. Lucy Honeychurch in A Room with a View (1986) (novel by E. Baxter received a nomination for Best Actress for the role. Lady Jane Grey in Lady Jane (1986). In 1950 she was chosen to star in All About Eve, largely because of a resemblance to Claudette Colbert, who had initially been chosen to co-star in the film. Baxter didn't have a starring role until The Razor's Edge in 1946, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She was chosen by Orson Welles to appear in The Magnificent Ambersons, based on the novel by Booth Tarkington. Her first movie role was in 20 Mule Team in 1940. During this period, Baxter learned her acting craft as a student of the famed teacher, Madame Maria Ouspenskaya. By the age of 13, Anne had appeared on Broadway. Anne Baxter (May 7, 1923 - December 12, 1985) was an American actress. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, her maternal grandfather was architect Frank Lloyd Wright. |