Anita Denise Baker is an American singer-songwriter. Starting her career in the late-1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker eventually released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to stardom following the release of her platinum-selling second...
Singer-songwriter, Composer, Record producer, Music Arranger
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Walter Bridgforth Jr. (m. 1988–2008)
Children
Edward Carlton Bridgforth, Walter Baker Bridgforth
Nicknames
Baker, Anita , Anita Denise Baker
Awards
Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single – Female, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album �...
Music Groups
Chapter 8
Nominations
Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Brit Award for Best International...
Movies
Anita Baker: A Night of Rapture
TV Shows
American Music Awards
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
1
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
2
Is an only child.
3
Ranked #74 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Rock N Roll
4
Lead singer of Chapter 8 from 1978 to 1984
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
2010 Soul Train Awards
2010
TV Special performer: "Sweet Love", "Sweetest Dream" / writer: "Giving You the Best That I Got", "Been So Long", "Sweet Love"
Dancing with the Stars
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Why Did I Get Married?
2007
performer: "You Belong to Me"
Mad About You
1997-1999
TV Series performer - 12 episodes
Stars in Their Eyes
1996
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Forget Paris
1995
performer: "When You Love Someone" / writer: "When You Love Someone"
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1992 writer - 1 episode, 1992
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2006-2013
TV Series
Herself
Don Cornelius: Visionary, Trailblazer & Cultural Icon
2012
TV Movie
Herself
Good Morning America
2012
TV Series
Herself - Musical guest
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
2011
TV Movie
Herself - Performer
Black Girls Rock! 2011
2011
TV Movie
Herself
BET Awards 2011
2011
TV Special
Herself
2010 Soul Train Awards
2010
TV Special
Herself - Honoree
The Mo'Nique Show
2010
TV Series
Herself
The BET Honors
2009
TV Movie
Herself
'TV One Night Only: Live from the Essence Music Festival'
2009
TV Movie
Herself
An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Smokey Robinson
2008
TV Movie
Herself
In Performance at the White House: Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
2007
TV Special
Musician
The View
2007
TV Series
Herself
The Tony Danza Show
2005
TV Series
Herself
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2005
TV Series
Herself
Later... With Jools Holland
2004
TV Series
Herself
The Best Hit USA
2004
TV Series
Herself
MOBO Awards 2004
2004
TV Special
Herself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2004
TV Series
Herself
Tavis Smiley
2004
TV Series
Herself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1994-2004
TV Series
Herself
The 38th Annual Grammy Awards
1996
TV Special
Herself
25th Anniversary Essence Awards
1995
TV Special
Herself - Performer
Sea World/Busch Gardens Party for the Planet
1995
TV Movie
Herself - Performer
Late Show with David Letterman
1994-1995
TV Series
Herself
The 9th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1995
TV Special
Herself - Host
The 22nd Annual American Music Awards
1995
TV Special
Herself
Christmas in Washington
1994
TV Movie
Herself
Sinatra Duets
1994
TV Special
Herself
The Walt Disney Company Presents the American Teacher Awards
1994
TV Special
Herself
1993 Essence Awards
1993
TV Special
Herself
In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS
1992
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Christmas in Washington
1991
TV Movie
Herself
Smokey Robinson: The Quiet Legend
1990
TV Movie documentary
Herself
CBS This Morning
1988-1990
TV Series
Herself
Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute for a Free South Africa
1990
TV Movie
Herself
The 4th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1990
TV Special
Herself - Presenter
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
1990
TV Special
Herself
The 17th Annual American Music Awards
1990
TV Special
Herself - Co-Host
The 11th Annual Black Achievement Awards
1990
TV Special
Herself
Harry Måneskin
1990
TV Series
Herself - Singer
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars
1989
TV Series
Herself
The Pat Sajak Show
1989
TV Series
Herself
The Songwriter's Hall of Fame 20th Anniversary... The Magic of Music