Chet Baker
| Born | December 23, 1929 |
| Hometown | Yale, Oklahoma, United States |
| Spouse | Carol Ann Jackson, Halema Alli, Charlaine Souder |
| Partner | Liliane Rovère, 1983 |
| Children | Dean Baker, Missy Baker, Chesney Aftab Baker, Paul Baker |
| Parents | Vera Baker, Chesney H. Baker Sr. |
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