Anne Baxter

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Characters played by Anne Baxter

Myra Sherwood — Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969)

Dr. Welby's frequent romantic partner and girlfriend, appearing regularly throughout the series.

Victoria Cabot — Hotel (1982)

Rich aristocrat and original owner who runs the St. Gregory Hotel. Serves as the series matriarch. Dies halfway through the series, leaving her share to Peter McDermott.

Nefretiri — The Ten Commandments (1956)

An Egyptian princess in love with Moses who discovers his true identity. She kills the servant Memnet to protect the secret but reveals it to Moses. She urges him to return to power, rescues him from execution, and suffers personal tragedy when her child dies during the plagues.

Eve Harrington — All About Eve (1950)

Rising actress who manipulates her way into Margo's life by posing as a devoted fan with a tragic backstory. Secretly undermines Margo, becomes her understudy, seduces Bill, and attempts to marry Lloyd Richards. Ultimately becomes a celebrated Broadway star, only to be replaced by a new ambitious fan.

Ruth Grandfort — I Confess (1953)

Logan's former childhood love, now married to Pierre Grandfort. Blackmailed by Villette over a past romantic encounter. Meets Logan on the night of the murder to seek his help. Her account of their meeting timeline inadvertently removes Logan's alibi.

Lucy Morgan — The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)

Eugene's daughter who quickly attracts George's affection. She rejects his marriage proposal because he lacks ambition, later hides her feelings from him, and eventually reconciles with him after his accident.

Norah Larkin — The Blue Gardenia (1953)

L.A. switchboard operator who visits artist Harry Prebble after a romantic disappointment. After striking him with a poker and fleeing with amnesia, she becomes the prime suspect in his murder. She attempts to navigate the investigation by posing as an amnesiac friend to columnist Casey Mayo, but is arrested. Ultimately cleared when the real killer confesses, she forgives Casey.

Barbara Foster — Angel on My Shoulder (1946)

Barbara Foster is Judge Fredrick Parker's fiancée and becomes the emotional turning point in Eddie Kagle's transformation. While Eddie occupies Parker's body, Barbara falls in love with him without knowing the truth, encouraging Eddie to reject his former outlook. Eddie eventually says farewell and relinquishes Parker's body so Barbara and Parker can reunite.

Sophie MacDonald — The Razor's Edge (1946)

Sophie MacDonald is Larry Darrell's childhood friend, whose life collapses after the deaths of her husband and child. She turns to drugs, alcohol, and prostitution, briefly receives Isabel Bradley's apparent charitable attention, but is manipulated into drinking again and later disappears before being murdered in Toulon.

Cherry Malotte — The Spoilers (1955)

Runs a gambling saloon and attempts to protect miners claims. Initially angry at Roy's return, she uncovers a conspiracy through Helen and warns Roy, ultimately reuniting with him.

Dr. Anne Dyson — Mix Me a Person (1962)

Psychiatrist and wife of Philip Bellamy. Visits condemned prisoner Harry Jukes, believes his innocence, and conducts an independent investigation. Confronts a witness couple, uncovers IRA arms smuggling at Taplow's warehouse, and helps expose the truth to clear Harry's name.

Valverda Johnson — Stranger on the Run (1967)

A lonely, widowed homesteader whose life is complicated by her son's aspirations. She forms a mutual romantic attraction with Ben Chamberlain. When the hostile posse arrives, she seeks a fresh start and must survive a decisive standoff to secure a new beginning for herself and her community.

Career Overview

Anne Baxter has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work is anchored in the Dr. David Sorell Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Ten Commandments, All About Eve, The Blue Gardenia. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
89
Birth Date
1923-05-07
Birth Place
Michigan City, Indiana, USA

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