Becky Ann Baker
Also Credited As: Becky Gelke
Birth Place: Fort Knox, KY, USA
Latest News on Becky Ann Baker:
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's (Dec 8, 2025)
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, and More Will Lead THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER Reading (Oct 27, 2025)
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH (Oct 7, 2025)
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's (Dec 8, 2025)
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, and More Will Lead THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER Reading (Oct 27, 2025)
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH (Oct 7, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: All My Sons, Assassins, Titanic, A Streetcar Named Desire and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Off-Broadway: Suddenly Last Summer, Othello and Two Gentlemen of Verona (NYSF), Encore's Wonderful Town, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told (NYTW), Shanghai Moon and June Moon (Drama Dept.), Durang, Durang (MTC), To Whom It May Concern, Laura Dennis (Signature), The Vagina Monologues (Westside Arts) and more. Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Old Globe, South Coast Rep, Arena Stage, NJSF, Goodman and more. Film: Nights in Rodanthe, Spinning into Butter, Stay, The Night Listener, Gretchen, War of the Worlds, Two Weeks Notice, A Simple Plan, Celebrity, Men In Black, In and Out, Sabrina, Unstrung Heroes, White Squall, Lorenzo's Oil and Come See the Paradise. TV: "Kings," "Nurse Jackie," "Freaks and Geeks" (regular), "Storm of the Century," "Soul Man," "Ruby Ridge," "Frasier," "Star Trek: Voyager," "Sex and the City," "Law & Order," "L&O: SVU," "Oz" and more. Member: Actor's Studio, Drama Dept. and Usual Suspects – NYTW.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Elizabeth [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
3rd Class Passenger
Charlotte Cardoza
3rd Class Passenger
Charlotte Cardoza
Movies
Agent on Ice
[ 1985 ] Mrs. Donnelli Becky Gelke
[ 1985 ] Mrs. Donnelli Becky Gelke
The Protector
[ 1985 ] Samantha Alexander Becky Gelke
[ 1985 ] Samantha Alexander Becky Gelke
Full Moon in Blue Water
[ 1988 ] Dorothy Becky Gelke
[ 1988 ] Dorothy Becky Gelke
Come See the Paradise
[ 1990 ] Marge McGurn
[ 1990 ] Marge McGurn
Jacob's Ladder
[ 1990 ] Nurse
[ 1990 ] Nurse
Blue Steel
[ 1990 ] Nurse #1 Becky Gelke
[ 1990 ] Nurse #1 Becky Gelke
That Night
[ 1992 ] Mrs. Bell
[ 1992 ] Mrs. Bell
Lorenzo's Oil
[ 1992 ] Pellerman's Secretary
[ 1992 ] Pellerman's Secretary
Sabrina
[ 1995 ] Linda
[ 1995 ] Linda
Unstrung Heroes
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Harris
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Harris
White Squall
[ 1996 ] Ms. Boyde
[ 1996 ] Ms. Boyde
I'm Not Rappaport
[ 1996 ] Nurse
[ 1996 ] Nurse
In & Out
[ 1997 ] Darlene
[ 1997 ] Darlene
Men in Black
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Redgick
[ 1997 ] Mrs. Redgick
Celebrity
[ 1998 ] Doris - Glenwood High Alumna
[ 1998 ] Doris - Glenwood High Alumna
A Simple Plan
[ 1998 ] Nancy Chambers
[ 1998 ] Nancy Chambers
The Confession
[ 1999 ] Nurse Carrounbois
[ 1999 ] Nurse Carrounbois
Two Weeks Notice
[ 2002 ] RV Woman
[ 2002 ] RV Woman
War of the Worlds
[ 2005 ] Dister Relief Volunteer
[ 2005 ] Dister Relief Volunteer
Gretchen
[ 2005 ] Lori Finkle
[ 2005 ] Lori Finkle
Stay
[ 2005 ] Paramedic #1, Butch Cook
[ 2005 ] Paramedic #1, Butch Cook
Death of a President
[ 2006 ] Eleanor Drake
[ 2006 ] Eleanor Drake
The Night Listener
[ 2006 ] Waitress
[ 2006 ] Waitress
Spider-Man 3
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Stacy
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Stacy
Spinning Into Butter
[ 2007 ] Ruby
[ 2007 ] Ruby
Nights in Rodanthe
[ 2008 ] Dot
[ 2008 ] Dot
Hope Springs
[ 2012 ] Cora, The Waitress
[ 2012 ] Cora, The Waitress
The Discoverers
[ 2012 ] Mary
[ 2012 ] Mary
23 Blast
[ 2014 ] Patty Wheatley
[ 2014 ] Patty Wheatley
The End of the Tour
[ 2015 ] Bookstore Manager
[ 2015 ] Bookstore Manager
Table 19
[ 2017 ] Carol Millner
[ 2017 ] Carol Millner
The Chaperone
[ 2018 ] Lois
[ 2018 ] Lois
After Class
[ 2019 ] Mary
[ 2019 ] Mary
Holler
[ 2020 ] Linda
[ 2020 ] Linda
The Half of It
[ 2020 ] Mrs. Geselschap
[ 2020 ] Mrs. Geselschap
Alone Together
[ 2022 ] Jan
[ 2022 ] Jan
The Equalizer
[ 2024 ] Mrs. Tanner
[ 2024 ] Mrs. Tanner
The Girls on the Bus
[ 2024 ] Norah
[ 2024 ] Norah
Our Hero, Balthazar
[ 2025 ]
[ 2025 ]
TV Shows
Brockmire
Jean Brockmire Glasscock
Jean Brockmire Glasscock
Freaks and Geeks
Jean Weir
Jean Weir
Girls
Loreen Horvath
Loreen Horvath
Law & Order
Defense Attorney Carolyn Walters, Susan Simels
Defense Attorney Carolyn Walters, Susan Simels
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Vivienne Patton, Mrs. Brice
Vivienne Patton, Mrs. Brice
Life as We Know It
Amanda Conner
Amanda Conner
The Good Fight
Alma Hoff
Alma Hoff
The Good Wife
Alma Hoff
Alma Hoff
The Equalizer
Mrs. Tanner
Mrs. Tanner
Elsbeth
Judith
Judith
The Equalizer
Mrs. Tanner
Mrs. Tanner
Elsbeth
Judith
Judith
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical
Becky Ann BakerMerrily We Roll Along
Videos
VIDEO: Netflix Shares the Trailer for THE HALF OF IT Directed by Alice Wu
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-04-09 15:36:14
TV: What's CARDINAL All About? Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-12-19 15:00:58
VIDEO: First Look - Woody Allen's CRISIS IN SIX SCENES, Coming to Amazon
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-09-14 11:20:31
TV: Patina Miller, Marin Mazzie & More Talk THE COLOR PURPLE on the Opening Night Red Carpet!
by TV - Red Carpets - 2015-12-11 11:29:25
TV: Sneak Peek of Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More in Public Theater's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS in the Park!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-06-14 13:40:09
TV: First Look at John Doyle-Helmed MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG in Cincinnati!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-03-09 11:05:30
News
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, and More Will Lead THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER Reading
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Becky Ann Baker, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, and Roslyn Ruff will be joined by playwrights James Ijames and Sarah Ruhl, writer and poet Jacqueline Woodson, commentator Chris Hayes, and Tappan Wilder for a reading of The Long Christmas Dinner.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Becky Ann Baker, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jim Parsons, and Roslyn Ruff will be joined by playwrights James Ijames and Sarah Ruhl, writer and poet Jacqueline Woodson, commentator Chris Hayes, and Tappan Wilder for a reading of The Long Christmas Dinner.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more.
Photos: PUNCH Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2025
Punch is here! Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from inside the after party here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2025
Punch is here! Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from inside the after party here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 17, 2025
Hosted by The Voice of the Mets Colin Cosell, The 24 Hour Musicals were just held yesterday, June 16, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre. This intensive theatrical endeavor lets artists write, rehearse and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours. Check out photos from inside the big night!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 17, 2025
Hosted by The Voice of the Mets Colin Cosell, The 24 Hour Musicals were just held yesterday, June 16, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre. This intensive theatrical endeavor lets artists write, rehearse and perform four new musicals in just 24 hours. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Rachel Dratch, Abigail Breslin and More to Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists scheduled to participate in this year’s The 24 Hour Musicals, including Rachel Dratch and more. See who is starring and learn how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists scheduled to participate in this year’s The 24 Hour Musicals, including Rachel Dratch and more. See who is starring and learn how to attend!
Broadway Stars Who Appeared on NBC's SMASH
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2025
As we welcome SMASH to the stage for the first time, we're taking a look back on the iconic television show that started it all. Take a look back on the Broadway names who appeared on SMASH!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2025
As we welcome SMASH to the stage for the first time, we're taking a look back on the iconic television show that started it all. Take a look back on the Broadway names who appeared on SMASH!
James L. Brooks to Receive CinemaCon Cinema Vérité Award
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025
Oscar and Emmy Award winner James L. Brooks will receive this year’s CinemaCon Cinema Vérité Award. Brooks will be presented with this special honor as part of The Walt Disney Studios presentation taking place on the afternoon of Thursday, April 3, in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025
Oscar and Emmy Award winner James L. Brooks will receive this year’s CinemaCon Cinema Vérité Award. Brooks will be presented with this special honor as part of The Walt Disney Studios presentation taking place on the afternoon of Thursday, April 3, in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2025
by - Feb 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Feb 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024
Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024
Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
PAMELA PALMER Opens Tonight at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024
The Williamstown Theatre Festival’s world premiere of Pamela Palmer by Tony Award nominee David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie opens on July 25. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2024
The Williamstown Theatre Festival’s world premiere of Pamela Palmer by Tony Award nominee David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie opens on July 25. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Alex Edelman Added Show And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024
Williamstown Theatre Festival reveals casting and creative teams for three new productions and announces the extension of Alex Edelman's stand-up set.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024
Williamstown Theatre Festival reveals casting and creative teams for three new productions and announces the extension of Alex Edelman's stand-up set.
Utkarsh Ambudkar Joins Rachael Leigh Cook Film THERE SHE GOES
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 7, 2024
According to a new report, Utkarsh Ambudkar will be alongside Rachael Leigh Cook in a new film loosely based on her own experiences as a young actress in Hollywood. Ambudkar plays Molly(Cook)'s high school sweetheart Advay, who she leaves when she makes it big time as a star in a major 90s romcom. 25 years later, Molly returns to her hometown and reunites with Advay.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 7, 2024
According to a new report, Utkarsh Ambudkar will be alongside Rachael Leigh Cook in a new film loosely based on her own experiences as a young actress in Hollywood. Ambudkar plays Molly(Cook)'s high school sweetheart Advay, who she leaves when she makes it big time as a star in a major 90s romcom. 25 years later, Molly returns to her hometown and reunites with Advay.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024
Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024
Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2024
Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2024
Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024
Check out photos from opening night of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024
Check out photos from opening night of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!
Photos: Stars Turn Out For Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 10, 2024
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet at the production's opening with Donna Murphy, Tyne Daly, LaChanze and more. Check out photos below!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 10, 2024
The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet at the production's opening with Donna Murphy, Tyne Daly, LaChanze and more. Check out photos below!
Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023
Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023
Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023
Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023
Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Becky Ann Baker been in?
Becky Ann Baker has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Becky Ann Baker been in?
Becky Ann Baker has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Becky Ann Baker been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along.
Videos