
Becky Ann Baker
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Becky Ann Baker (née Gelke; born February 17, 1953) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Jean Weir on the NBC comedy-drama series Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000) and as Loreen Horvath on the HBO comedy-drama series Girls (2012–2017); she earned two Critics' Choice Television Award nominations and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the latter. Baker's film credits include Jacob's Ladder (1990), In & Out (1997), A Simple Plan (1998), Stay (2005), Nights in Rodanthe (2008), Hope Springs (2012), Table 19 (2017), The Half of It (2020), and Holler (2020). Baker has been married to actor Dylan Baker since 1990. They have a daughter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Becky Ann Baker, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Becky Ann Baker Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Becky Ann Baker reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Becky Ann Baker's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Becky Ann Baker's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains She Said No, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Becky Ann Baker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Becky Ann Baker's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Becky Ann Baker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tow | Debbie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2026 | Starbright | Teresa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Ella McCay | Ryan's Mom | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | All Happy Families | Sue Landry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Jackpot! | Sweet Irene | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Outpost | Bertha | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Alone Together | Jan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Holler | Linda | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Half of It | Mrs. Geselschap | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Nightfire | Diane Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | After Class | Mary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | On Our Way | Mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Chaperone | Lois | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Table 19 | Carol Millner | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The End of the Tour | Bookstore Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | 23 Blast | Patty Wheatley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Discoverers | Mary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hope Springs | Cora, The Waitress | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Spinning Into Butter | Ruby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Nights in Rodanthe | Dot | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | Mrs. Stacy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Death of a President | Eleanor Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Gretchen | Lori Finkle | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Exonerated | Defense Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Night Listener | Waitress | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Stay | Paramedic #1 / Butch Cook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | War of the Worlds | Disaster Relief Volunteer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Two Weeks Notice | RV Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Confession | Nurse Jeanine Carrounbois | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Simple Plan | Nancy Chambers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Celebrity | Glenwood High Alumna - Doris | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | In & Out | Darlene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Men in Black | Mrs. Redgick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | I'm Not Rappaport | Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Siege at Ruby Ridge | Elizabeth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | White Squall | Ms. Boyde | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sabrina | Linda | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Unstrung Heroes | Mrs. Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lorenzo's Oil | Pellerman's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | That Night | Mrs. Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Jacob's Ladder | Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | She Said No | Gail | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Come See the Paradise | Marge McGurn | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Blue Steel | Nurse #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders | Carol Ann Matix | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Full Moon in Blue Water | Dorothy | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Agent on Ice | Mrs. Donnelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Protector | Samantha Alexander | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | There She Goes | - | Flop | Similar → |
Becky Ann Baker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Becky Ann Baker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Becky Ann Baker is "She Said No" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Becky Ann Baker acted in?
Becky Ann Baker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Becky Ann Baker?
Other notable films include "Jacob's Ladder", "Starbright", and "The Exonerated".




