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. 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 +YearTitleRoleNotes1965A High Wind in JamaicaEmily Thornton1975The Wind and the LionAlice Roosevelt2000The CallingReceptionist
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1973Thirty Minutes WorthEpisode #3.41975A Little Bit of WisdomBlood Donor NurseEpisode #2.21975My Honourable MrsMademoiselle DupontEpisode: "A Home from Home from Home"1976ClayhangerMaryEpisode: "Dartmoor"
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