Who does not remember Carroll Baker, Hollywood's original Baby Doll! She started off as a magician's assistant and a sensual dancer before rising to fame with films like Harlow (Jean Harlow's life story), Giant, The Miracle, Carpetbaggers, How the West was Won, Kindergarten Cop, and many others. Carroll has become a living legend with the credits of numerable movies throughout her career span. Her recently re-published book "Baby Doll" is a bestseller amongst two other books she penned. She continued acting in Hollywood movies till 1998 and then moved on to Europe. Her last two films are North Shore Fish and The Game.

Carroll Baker won the Academy and Golden Globe awards for her role of Baby Doll though her debut movie was the ever popular "Giant" with James Dean, Rock Hudson, and Liz Taylor. 'Baby Doll' was a controversial movie and some reports said that a New York Cardinal requested people to avoid the film lest they wander into sin. In spite of this, the movie was nominated for the Oscar on four counts!

One can visualize her magnetism through a sketchy tale during the sets of Mister Moses that was being filmed in Africa. A Masai chief offered unusual goods in barter for Carroll Baker! Very few actresses are known for such anecdotes in their movie career. Her versatility and acting prowess are also amply demonstrated in a little known movie 'Baba Yaga' where she played a wicked sorceress having a sensual fetish and cruel disposition!

Last reports state that Carroll Baker, 75 is now residing in London with her third husband. Incidentally, as per records there are as many as 80 people in the U.S. having the name 'Carroll Baker', out of which one is a known Canadian singer! Still the first person who comes to mind when taking the name Carroll Baker is this legendary actress!