{"id":30906,"date":"2026-07-05T23:22:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T18:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/?p=30906"},"modified":"2026-07-07T00:14:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T19:14:56","slug":"veteran-actor-and-entertainer-passes-away-at-92-at-hospital-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/veteran-actor-and-entertainer-passes-away-at-92-at-hospital-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Actor And Entertainer Passes Away at 92 At Hospital In New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"huendk\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><strong>Joby Baker, Canadian-Born Actor and Nightclub Entertainer, Dies at 92<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"524\">Veteran Canadian-born actor, nightclub entertainer, and artist <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Joby Baker<\/span><\/span> has died at the age of 92. Baker passed away from natural causes on June 22 at a hospital in New York, according to family members. News of his death was announced in early July, prompting tributes from fans and colleagues who remembered his long and versatile career in film, television, and live entertainment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"888\">Born on March 26, 1934, in Montreal, Quebec, Baker spent part of his childhood in Hawaii before pursuing an acting career in the United States. He began appearing on television during the 1950s, earning guest roles in popular series before establishing himself as a familiar face in Hollywood throughout the 1960s and 1970s.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1442\">Baker became widely recognized for playing &#8220;Stinky&#8221; in the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gidget<\/span><\/span> film series, reprising the role in its sequels. He also appeared alongside <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Elvis Presley<\/span><\/span> in the 1965 comedy <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Girl Happy<\/span><\/span>, further cementing his reputation as a dependable comedic performer. His screen credits also included Disney favorites such as <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Blackbeard&#8217;s Ghost<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Superdad<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1914\">Beyond films, Baker enjoyed a prolific television career, appearing in numerous classic series including <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Dick Van Dyke Show<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Perry Mason<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Combat!<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Quincy, M.E.<\/span><\/span>. He also starred in the 1967 sitcom <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Good Morning World<\/span><\/span>, which featured an early leading role for <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Goldie Hawn<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2258\">In addition to his acting career, Baker was a successful nightclub entertainer whose charm and comedic timing made him a popular live performer. After retiring from acting in the mid-1980s, he devoted himself to painting, sculpture, and jewelry design, gaining recognition as a respected visual artist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2552\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Joby Baker is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His legacy spans more than three decades in Hollywood, where he was admired for his versatility, warmth, and memorable performances on both the big and small screens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joby Baker, Canadian-Born Actor and Nightclub Entertainer, Dies at 92 Veteran Canadian-born actor, nightclub entertainer, and artist Joby Baker has died at the age of 92. Baker passed away from natural causes on June 22 at a hospital in New York, according to family members. 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