Penny Baker (born October 5, 1965)[1] is an American model and actress. After being interviewed in Chicago, she was chosen as Playboy's Playmate of the Month for January 1984, the 30th Anniversary Playmate. Her photos were shot by Arny Freytag in New York City, Buffalo, and Los Angeles when she was 17, with written permission from her parents.[2] Her pictorial was titled "Lucky Penny" and it reported her age as 18.
| Penny Baker | |
|---|---|
| Playboy centerfold appearance | |
| January 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Nihen |
| Succeeded by | Justine Greiner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1965 Buffalo, New York[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
In 1985, she had a cameo in the movie Real Genius, appearing in the pool slide scene. In 1986, she had a role as a high-priced prostitute in The Men's Club.
Baker was once interviewed by the author Martin Amis. According to him, "within a minute I had run out of questions."[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Valentino | Lorna | Uncredited |
| 1985 | Real Genius | Ick's Girl at Party | |
| 1986 | The Men's Club | Lake | |
| 1987 | Million Dollar Mystery | Charity |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Calendar Girl Murders | Calendar Girl | Television film |
| 1984 | Benson | Darlene | Episode: "The Inheritance" |
| 1984, 1985 | Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer | Osgood's Girlfriend / Mink | 2 episodes |
| 1986 | A Masterpiece of Murder | Christine Manning | Television film |
| 1986 | The Twilight Zone | Pam | Episode: "Personal Demons" |