Who plays Samantha Baker in Sixteen Candles?

Samantha Baker is played by Molly Ringwald.

How is Samantha Baker connected to other characters?

Samantha Baker has 3 mapped relationships in Sixteen Candles. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Samantha Baker — Sixteen Candles Character Profile

About Samantha Baker

High school sophomore and protagonist whose 16th birthday is overlooked by her family due to her sister's wedding. She harbors a crush on senior Jake Ryan, navigates awkward social situations at a school dance, and ultimately finds mutual romantic interest after a series of misunderstandings and family apologies.

Samantha Baker — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by: Molly Ringwald
Appears in: Sixteen Candles (1984)
Role: Protagonist

Relationships (3)

Samantha Baker — possible relative — Dorothy Baker (Billie Bird)
Samantha Baker — possible relative — Mike Baker (Justin Henry)
Samantha Baker — possible relative — Jim Baker (Paul Dooley)

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More characters from Sixteen Candles

Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling)
Caroline Mulford (Haviland Morris)
Long Duk Dong (Gedde Watanabe)
Dorothy Baker (Billie Bird)
Geek (Ted) (Anthony Michael Hall)
Reverend (Brian Doyle-Murray)
Bryce (John Cusack)
Geek Girl #1 (Joan Cusack)
Grandpa Fred (Max Showalter)
Mike Baker (Justin Henry)
Jim Baker (Paul Dooley)
Grandma Helen (Carole Cook)