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Joby Baker, born Joseph N. Baker in Montreal, Quebec, was a Canadian-American actor who became a familiar face in American television and film during the 1960s and 1970s. He began his career with early roles in television, including appearances on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show and Perry Mason. Baker gained wider recognition for his work in feature films, notably appearing in Elvis Presley's Girl Happy and all three films in the Gidget series. His association with Walt Disney Studios included roles in The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin, Blackbeard's Ghost, and Superdad. On television, he co-starred in the short-lived but memorable sitcom Good Morning World alongside Ronnie Schell and Goldie Hawn. Later in his career, he took on character roles and made guest appearances on various series. Beyond acting, Baker was married to actress Joan Blackman and later to lyricist Dory Previn. He also pursued visual arts, exhibiting as an abstract painter in Los Angeles galleries. He passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy in both film and television.