Raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Bakke started acting at fifteen in a Portland stage play, graduated near Beaverton in 1981 and then studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. She debuted with Hardbodies 2 (1986) and a Star Trek: The Next Generation guest spot, followed by roles in Gunhed, Solar Crisis and The Medium. Notable 1990s work includes Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993), t…
