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Carole Baskin

1961 - Today

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Carole Ann Baskin (née Stairs; formerly Murdock and Lewis; born June 6, 1961) is the CEO of Big Cat Rescue, a non-profit animal sanctuary. She has attracted the attention of local, national and international media outlets to the plight of captive big cats. Baskin drew public attention when she was featured in the 2020 Netflix true crime documentary series Tiger King, which follows Baskin's escalating feud with Oklahoma-based private zoo owner Joe Exotic. Following the release of the series, many suspected Baskin was involved in the disappearance of Don Lewis, her second husband. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Carole Baskin is the 733rd most popular businessperson, the 12,805th most popular biography from United States and the 260th most popular American Businessperson.

Carole Baskin is most famous for her role as an animal rights activist and the founder of Big Cat Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of big cats. She gained widespread recognition after appearing in the Netflix documentary series "Tiger King," which highlighted the controversial practices of big cat ownership and breeding.

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Among businesspeople, Carole Baskin ranks 733 out of 847. Before her are German Khan, Bob Lutz, Ashley Biden, Marissa Mayer, Reid Hoffman, and Patrice Motsepe. After her are George Newnes, Benoît Potier, Harold Camping, Jérôme Kerviel, John W. Henry, and Suzanne Farrell.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1961, Carole Baskin ranks 635. Before her are Daniela Santanchè, Wolfram Wuttke, Gary Brabham, Maritza Sayalero, Panna Rittikrai, and Rolando Chilavert. After her are Ivan Pudar, Lisa Zane, Louis-Paul M'Fédé, Petra Thümer, Johann Passler, and Owen Teale.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Carole Baskin ranks 12,809 out of 20,380. Before her are Henry Schoolcraft (1793), Joe Paterno (1926), Nan Martin (1927), Charles L. Veach (1944), Tim Commerford (1968), and Jeremy Zucker (1996). After her are James H. Billington (1929), Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970), Jimmy Webb (1946), Steven López (1978), Leo Goodwin (1883), and Natalie Zea (1975).

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Among BUSINESSPEOPLE In United States

Among businesspeople born in United States, Carole Baskin ranks 260. Before her are Peter Ueberroth (1937), Ellen Stewart (1919), Jimmy Iovine (1953), Ashley Biden (1981), Marissa Mayer (1975), and Reid Hoffman (1967). After her are Harold Camping (1921), John W. Henry (1949), Suzanne Farrell (1945), Kevin Systrom (1983), Michael Everson (1963), and Billy Mays (1958).

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