Deborah Baxter (born 1954) is an English actress who appeared in the films A High Wind in Jamaica and The Wind and the Lion.

Career

Born in England, Baxter was selected from 1,000 applicants for the starring role of Emily Thornton in the film A High Wind in Jamaica, after having been discovered by talent agent Maureen Riscoe. She received much acclaim for her part in the film.[1][2] After taking part in much stage work, she returned to film ten years later, being cast by fan John Milius in The Wind and the Lion (1975), playing Alice Roosevelt, daughter of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. Her only film role in recent years was a walk-on in The Calling (2000).

Personal life

Baxter married and retired from film to focus on family, though she continued acting in theatre and television. She currently lives in Kent with her husband, David Carr, a solicitor.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1965 A High Wind in Jamaica Emily Thornton
1975 The Wind and the Lion Alice Roosevelt
2000 The Calling Receptionist

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1973 Thirty Minutes Worth — Episode #3.4
1975 A Little Bit of Wisdom Blood Donor Nurse Episode #2.2
1975 My Honourable Mrs Mademoiselle Dupont Episode: "A Home from Home from Home"
1976 Clayhanger Mary Episode: "Dartmoor"

References

  1. ↑ "Home". Deborah Baxter. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  2. ↑ Willis, John (1966). Screen World, 1966. Biblo & Tannen Publishers. ISBN 978-0-8196-0307-4.
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