Amazing People from Midland County Texas

Baker was born in Midland, Texas June 8, 1950 to geologist and educator, John Seawand Baker and his French-born wife, Helene. Raised as a Quaker, Kathy is an award wining film and television actress. Baker made her screen debut in the 1983 film The Right Stuff where she was awarded Best Supporting Actress by the National Society of Film Critics. She has appeared in over 50 films, including Street Smart, Jacknife, Edward Scissorhands, The Cider House Rules, Cold Mountain and The Age of Adaline. Recent films include The Ballad of Lefty Brown, The Art of Racing in the Rain and Love Is Love Is Love.

Baker's career in Television includes leading roles in Picket Fences, Touched by an Angel, Boston Public and Door to Door. She appears in the Netflix series The Ranch with Ashton Kutcher and Elisha Cuthbert.