Josephine Baker
| Born | June 3, 1906 |
| Hometown | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Jo Bouillon, Jean Lion, William Baker, Willie Wells |
| Partner | Robert Brady, Giuseppe Abatino |
| Children | Jean-Claude Baker, Akio Bouillon |
| Parents | Eddie Carson, Carrie McDonald |
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