Blanche Baker Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Net Worth 2026

Q: What is Blanche Baker famous for?

She is known for her Emmy-winning role in Holocaust (1978) and playing Ginny Baker in Sixteen Candles (1984).

Blanche Baker with white hair sits by a glowing fireplace in a rustic stone room, wearing a blue cape and pale blouse. — Blanche Baker Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Net Worth 2026

Blanche Baker is an accomplished American actress, director, writer, and educator with a career spanning stage, screen, and television for nearly five decades. The daughter of legendary actress Carroll Baker, she won an Emmy Award for her debut role in the miniseries Holocaust (1978) and is widely remembered for her memorable performance as Molly Ringwald’s older sister in the 1984 teen classic Sixteen Candles.

Blanche Baker (born Blanche Garfein) was born on December 20, 1956, in New York City, USA. she is 69 years old and holds American nationality. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She is the daughter of actress Carroll Baker and director/acting teacher Jack Garfein.

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Personal Details

Full Name	Blanche Garfein Baker
Nickname	Blanche
Profession	Actress, Director, Writer, Educator
Date of Birth	20 December 1956
Age	69
Birthplace	New York City, New York, USA
Nationality	American
Friends	Jay Ryan
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Current Residence	New York, USA
Qualification	Wellesley College; trained at HB Studio and Actors Studio

Career

Blanche Baker made her television debut in the acclaimed miniseries Holocaust (1978), earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Ginny Baker in Sixteen Candles (1984). Other notable film credits include The Handmaid’s Tale (1990), Raw Deal (1986), and Taking Chance (2009).

She has extensive stage experience, including productions like Steel Magnolias and Edward Albee’s Lolita. In recent years, she has focused on teaching at the New York Film Academy (senior faculty for over 14 years) and directing. Her feature directorial debut, Girl in a Glass Box, is slated for 2025–2026.

Blanche Baker Husband

Blanche Bakker was married to director Bruce Van Dusen from 1983 to 2002. They have three children: daughters Dara and Wynn, and son Zane. In 2003, she married Mark Magill (also referred to as Mark McGill in some sources), with whom she has one child. She has four children in total and is a devoted mother and grandmother.

Physical Appearance

Height	165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight	Not publicly specified
Eye Color	Dark brown
Hair Color	Dark brown / Black
Body Type	Slim

Blanche Baker Net Worth

Blanche Bakker’s exact net worth is $500,000–$2 million. With a long career in acting, teaching, directing, and family connections in the entertainment industry, she has built stable financial security.