Webdiane baker’s professional acting career began by her performing a scene from the 1955 james dean movie “east of eden. ” “i did the scene for three studios,”. Webfilmed almost entirely on a cramped stage setting to reproduce the confined attic where the frank family hid for two years during the nazi occupation of the. Webshe considered playing the mother on little house on the prairie, but had doubts about committing to performing the same role for seven years. Weba prolific film and television actor, producer, and college teacher, baker remembers when the tcm cable channel began 30 years ago this month and its first host. Webbaker, whose made her screen debut in george stevens’ diary of anne frank in 1959, has since carved out a career in both films and television, working. Actress with a notable career in films and television. Born and raised in hollywood, she moved to new york at eighteen to study acting with. Actress with a notable career in films and television. Born and raised in hollywood, she moved to new york at eighteen to study acting with. Webdiane baker's professional acting career began by her performing a scene from the 1955 james dean movie east of eden. i did the scene for three studios,.
