Chet Baker

Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. He is known for major innovations in cool jazz that led him to be nicknamed the "Prince of Cool".

Baker earned much attention and critical praise through the 1950s, particularly for albums featuring his vocals: Chet Baker Sings (1954) and It Could Happen to You (1958). Jazz historian Dave Gelly described the promise of Baker's early career as "James Dean, Sinatra, and Bix, rolled into one". His well-publicized drug habit also drove his notoriety and fame. Baker was in and out of jail frequently before enjoying a career resurgence in the late 1970s and 1980s.

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Chet Baker is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Jazz Legends - Chet Baker Quintette (2022), Let's Get Lost (1988), Cool, Stolen Hours (1963), Looking For Chet Again In All the Familiar Places (2008), Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova (2005), Howlers of the Dock (1960), Stan Getz & Chet Baker: Live in Stockholm 1983 (2009). The recorded credits span 1955 to 2022, including 19 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.