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Buddy Baker was an American composer and music director who worked in the film and television industry. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, and began his career as a pianist and arranger for the US Navy Band in the 1940s. He then moved to Los Angeles and worked as a composer and music director for various television shows, including The Twilight Zone, The Addams Family, and The Munsters. He also composed the music for the films The Incredible Shrinking Man and The Incredible Journey. Baker was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song Score and/or Adaptation for the film The Incredible Shrinking Man in 1957. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction for the television series The Addams Family in 1965. Baker died in Los Angeles on April 8, 2002, at the age of 84. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $2 million.

Popular As Norman Dale Baker
Occupation composer,music_department,soundtrack
Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 4 January, 1918
Birthday 4 January
Birthplace Springfield, Missouri, USA
Date of death 26 July, 2002
Died Place Sherman Oaks, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Buddy Baker Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Buddy Baker's Wife?

His wife is Charlotte (c. 1976 - 26 July 2002) ( his death), B.J. Baker (11 June 1949 - 1958) ( divorced)

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Wife Charlotte (c. 1976 - 26 July 2002) ( his death), B.J. Baker (11 June 1949 - 1958) ( divorced)
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Buddy Baker Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Buddy Baker worth at the age of 84 years old? Buddy Baker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Composer. He is from United States. We have estimated Buddy Baker's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Composer

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1983

He wrote the music for the Haunted Mansion, and served as the musical director for Epcot. At Epcot he worked on Universe of Energy, American Adventure, World of Motion, Wonders of China, Kitchen Kaberet, Impressions de France, and Listen to the Land. He retired in 1983 as the last staff composer at any major studio.

1981

He is known for his work on The Fox and the Hound (1981), The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) and The Haunted Mansion (2003). He was married to Charlotte and B. J. Baker.

1930

Began his career in the late 1930's, playing trumpet with the big bands of Harry James, Kay Kyser, and Stan Kenton.

1918

Buddy Baker was born on January 4, 1918 in Springfield, Missouri, USA as Norman Dale Baker.