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Snowy Baker
Original name: Reginald Leslie Baker

Birth:	Feb. 8, 1884
Death:	Dec. 2, 1953 Los Angeles Los Angeles County California, USA
Actor, Athlete. Known as one of Australia's greatest athletes, Baker, along with partner W.F. Howe, represented a boxing company in Australia. In 1908, he gained fame for boxing in the Olympic games which were held in London. Baker was also an expert swimmer and equestrian, performing stunts in 1944's "National Velvet." He also trained actor Lash LaRue in the use of a bullwhip. Actor in 15 films and producer of 3. Some of his appearances include "The Better Man" (1921), "The White Panther" (1924), and "Fighter's Paradise" (1924). He was often credited as Rex 'Snowy' Baker. (bio by: TLS) Family links: Spouse: Ethel Rose Mackay Baker (1880 - 1956)* *Calculated relationship Cause of death: Cerebro-vascular disease Search Amazon for Snowy Baker

Burial: Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Los Angeles County California, USA Plot: Colonnade, north wall, T-3, N-11
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: TLS Record added: Mar 11, 2006 Find A Grave Memorial# 13590699