George Baker
Acting Born Apr 1, 1931 Died Oct 7, 2011 Varna, Bulgaria 125 credits
Biography
George Morris Baker was an English actor and writer who lived from 1 April 1931 until 7 October 2011. He gained significant recognition for his portrayals of Tiberius in the production I, Claudius and Inspector Wexford in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. Although author Ian Fleming considered Baker an ideal candidate for the role of James Bond, the part was ultimately given to Sean Connery due to Baker's prior commitments. Despite missing the lead role, Baker appeared in the James Bond film series in several different capacities. He played the role of Sir Hilary Bray in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, a NASA engineer in You Only Live Twice, and Captain Benson in The Spy Who Loved Me.
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Career timeline
Chorabali
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
New Tricks
SpooksI, Claudius: A Television Epic
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)Back to the Secret GardenInside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'
Blondes: Diana Dors
Midsomer Murders
Johnny and the DeadLittle Lord Fauntleroy
Heartbeat
From Doon with Death · Writer
No Job for a Lady
For Queen & CountryJourney's End
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesThe Ruth Rendell Mysteries · WriterMiss Marple: At Bertram's HotelThe CharmerCoast to Coast
The Canterville GhostDead HeadRoom at the BottomTime After Time
Screen TwoA Woman of SubstanceWe'll Support You EvermoreBird Fancier
Robin of Sherwood
Agatha Christie's Partners in CrimeThe Secret Adversary
Q.E.D.Imaginary Friends · Writer
BergeracTriangleThe Chinese DetectiveThe Member for Chelsea
Lady KillersNorth Sea HijackDoctor Who: Full CircleHopscotch
MinderMinderHart to HartPrint-Out
The Thirty Nine Steps
The Spy Who Loved MeThree Piece SuiteThree Piece Suite
I, ClaudiusIntimate Games
SurvivorsThree for AllChameli MemsaabSea Area Forties
ZodiacDial M for MurderThe Firefighters
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'EmBetween the WarsBecause of the CatsA Warm DecemberBowler
The ProtectorsNew Scotland Yard
The Persuaders!
Full Filmography
125 titles- Chorabali (2016) as Dr. Dasgupta
- The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) as Self
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Mr. Lewis (archive footage) (uncredited)
- New Tricks (2004)
- Spooks (2002) as Hugo Ross
- I, Claudius: A Television Epic (2002) as Self
- Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
- Back to the Secret Garden (2000) as Will Weatherstaff
- Inside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (2000)
- Blondes: Diana Dors (1999) as self
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Charlie
- Johnny and the Dead (1995) as Alderman
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (1995) as The Earl of Dorincourt
- Heartbeat (1992) as Maurice Dodson
- From Doon with Death (1991) Writer
- No Job for a Lady (1990) as Godfrey Eagan
- For Queen & Country (1988) as Kilcoyne
- Journey's End (1988) as Colonel
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Det. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) Writer
- Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel (1987) as Chief Inspector Fred Davy
- The Charmer (1987)
- Coast to Coast (1987) as Greaves
- The Canterville Ghost (1986) as Uncle Hesketh
- Dead Head (1986) as Eldridge
- Room at the Bottom (1986)
- Time After Time (1986) as Valentine Swift
- Screen Two (1985) as Greaves
- A Woman of Substance (1985) as Bruce McGill
- We'll Support You Evermore (1985) as Colonel
- Bird Fancier (1985) as Albert Seers
- Robin of Sherwood (1984) as Sir Richard of Leaford
- Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983) as Whittington
- The Secret Adversary (1983) as Whittington
- Q.E.D. (1982) as Sir Harold Metcalfe
- Imaginary Friends (1982) Writer
- Bergerac (1981) as Higgins
- Triangle (1981) as David West
- The Chinese Detective (1981)
- The Member for Chelsea (1981) as Mr. Chamberlain
- Lady Killers (1980) as Sir Terence O'Connor, Q.C.
- North Sea Hijack (1980) as Fletcher
- Doctor Who: Full Circle (1980) as Login
- Hopscotch (1980) as Westlake
- Minder (1979) as Altman
- Minder (1979) as Cooper
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Print-Out (1979) as Robert Ballard
- The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) as Sir Walter Bullivant
- The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) as Captain Benson
- Three Piece Suite (1977) as Brad Hunter
- Three Piece Suite (1977) as Brad Hunter
- I, Claudius (1976) as Tiberius
- Intimate Games (1976) as Prof. Gottlieb
- Survivors (1975) as Arthur Wormley
- Three for All (1975) as Eddie Boyes
- Chameli Memsaab (1975) as Berkeley
- Sea Area Forties (1975) as Narrator
- Zodiac (1974) as Mark Braun
- Dial M for Murder (1974) as Martin Willis
- The Firefighters (1974) as Station Officer Harrison
- Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)
- Between the Wars (1973) as Walter Jeffries
- Because of the Cats (1973) as Boersma
- A Warm December (1973) as Dr. Henry Barlow
- Bowler (1973)
- Bowler (1973) as Bowler
- The Protectors (1972) as George Dixon
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as John Randall
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Britten
- Doomwatch (1970) as John Mitchell
- The Goodies (1970)
- The Executioner (1970) as Philip Crawford
- The Main Chance (1969) as Major Donovan
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) as Sir Hilary Bray
- Up Pompeii! (1969) as Jamus Bondus
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) as Lord Sutterwick
- Justine (1969) as British Ambassador David Mountolive
- The Sex Game (1968) as Edwin
- Mrs. Capper's Birthday (1968) as Kenny Blake
- The Bone Grinder (1968) as George King
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as George King
- The Prisoner (1967) as The New Number Two
- You Only Live Twice (1967) as NASA Engineer (uncredited)
- Love Life (1967) as Theodore Quill
- Half Hour Story (1967) as Tim Johnson
- Days in the Trees (1967) as Jacques
- Mister Ten Per Cent (1967) as Lord Edward
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Rev. Morell
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Ernest Whipple
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Bailey
- Londoners (1965) as Bruce
- Curse of the Fly (1965) as Martin Delambre
- Alice (1965) as Rev. Charles Dodgson
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Rev Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Louie Summers
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Vera
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Jacques
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Edward Jackson
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Matthew Hobhouse
- Thursday Theatre (1964) as Geoffrey Harrison
- Curtain of Fear (1964) as Stewart Caxton
- Rupert of Hentzau (1964) as Rudolf Rassendyll
- The Finest Hours (1964) as Lord Randolph (voice)
- Doctor Who (1963) as Login
- Sword of Lancelot (1963) as Sir Gawaine
- Zero One (1962)
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Peter Evett
- Maigret (1960)
- The Moonraker (1958) as Anthony, Earl of Dawlish/The Moonraker
- Tread Softly Stranger (1958) as Johnny Mansell
- These Dangerous Years (1957) as Padre
- No Time for Tears (1957) as Dr. Nigel Barnes
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mike
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Pierre
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Dr. Stephen Monks
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Theodore Quill
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Kenny Blake
- A Hill in Korea (1956) as Lt. Butler
- The Extra Day (1956) as Steven Marlow
- The Feminine Touch (1956) as Dr Jim Alcott
- The Dam Busters (1955) as Flight Lieutenant D. J. H. Maltby, D.S.O., D.F.C.
- The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) as Bill Randall
- The Woman for Joe (1955) as Joe Harrop
- The Intruder (1953) as Adjutant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Baker best known for?
George Baker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008), Spooks (2002), Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000), The Evil Dead (1981).
When and where was George Baker born?
George Baker was born on April 1, 1931 in Varna, Bulgaria. They passed away on October 7, 2011.
How many credits does George Baker have?
George Baker has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2016.
What is George Baker's background in cinema and television?
George Morris Baker was an English actor and writer who lived from 1 April 1931 until 7 October 2011. He gained significant recognition for his portrayals of Tiberius in the production I, Claudius and Inspector Wexford in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. Although author Ian Fleming considered Baker an ideal candidate for th...
George Baker by the numbers
125credits
56films
69TV series
1953–2016active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Major Donovan — aged about 38
- Survivors (1975) as Arthur Wormley — aged about 44
- Doctor Who (1963) as Login — aged about 32
- I, Claudius (1976) as Tiberius — aged about 45
- Spooks (2002) as Hugo Ross — aged about 71
- The Prisoner (1967) as The New Number Two — aged about 36
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