Ray Baker
Biography
Ray Baker is an American actor known for his work in theater, television, and film. Born on July 9, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, he spent his youth in Denver, Colorado. He is an alumnus of the University of Denver. Following his graduation, Baker relocated to New York, where he resided and worked for two decades, performing in regional theater as well as on and off Broadway. A prolific character actor, he has accumulated more than 100 screen credits throughout his career. Baker was married to actress Patricia Richardson from 1982 until 1995, and the couple has three children. Since 1997, he has been married to actress and playwright Colleen Dodson. He is occasionally credited as Raymond Baker.
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86 titles- Love at First Glance (2017) as John
- The Keeping Hours (2017) as Lenn
- Cane (2007) as Randall Eames 2007
- Claire (2007) as Sheriff Birch
- Heroes (2006) as Mr. Millbrook
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Bruno Hawks
- Numb3rs (2005) as Jack Bennett
- Coach Carter (2005) as St. Francis Coach
- Alien Siege (2005) as The President
- Without a Paddle (2004) as Sheriff Briggs
- The Last Run (2004) as Mr. Powers
- Holes (2003) as Asst. Attorney General
- 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out (2003) as Harris
- Without a Trace (2002) as Victor Fitzgerald
- The Shield (2002) as Det. Tom Gannon
- The Trip (2002) as Peter Baxter
- Woodrow Wilson (2002) as Self - voice
- Diagnosis Murder: Town Without Pity (2002) as Johnny
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as FBI Agent / Major
- The Guardian (2001) as Albert Aaronson
- Sweet November (2001) as Buddy Leach
- Area 52 (2001) as Falcone
- What Lies Beneath (2000) as Dr. Stan Powell
- The West Wing (1999) as Jonathan Lydell
- Girl, Interrupted (1999) as Mr. Kaysen
- Anywhere but Here (1999) as Ted
- Hard Rain (1998) as Mayor
- Oklahoma City: A Survivor's Story (1998) as Roy Salyers
- A Thousand Acres (1997) as Wallace Crockett
- Perfect Body (1997) as Elliot Bradley
- Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest (1997) as Wilder
- Echo (1997) as Stu Fishman
- Living in Peril (1997) as Martin Campbell
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Mr. Demarmel
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Bill Keane
- Executive Decision (1996) as 747 Captain
- Dark Angel (1996) as Wentworth
- A Friend's Betrayal (1996) as Robert / Nina's boyfriend
- The Tomorrow Man (1996) as Berman
- Assault on Dome 4 (1996) as Dan Block
- JAG (1995) as Admiral Hollenbeck
- Cybill (1995) as Dr. Richard Thorpe
- The Final Cut (1995) as Col. Forsyth
- The Secretary (1995) as Lester Howland
- Ed Wood (1994) as Doctor
- Camp Nowhere (1994) as Norris Prescott
- Speechless (1994) as Ray Garvin
- The Hard Truth (1994) as Hamilton Nichols
- Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter (1994) as Jack Earley
- On Hope (1994)
- Freaked (1993) as Bill Blazer
- River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene (1993) as Coy Baron
- Hexed (1993) as Victor Thummell
- Great Scott! (1992) as Walter Melrod
- In Sickness and in Health (1992) as Sam
- Total Recall (1990) as Bob McClane
- Down Home (1990) as Wade Prescott
- Heart Condition (1990) as Harry Zara
- Masters of Menace (1990) as Riley Hoover
- She Said No (1990) as Frank Igus
- Booker (1989) as Raymond Crane
- Parent Trap III (1989) as Nick
- Physical Evidence (1989) as Strickler
- Rain Man (1988) as Mr. Kelso
- Everybody's All-American (1988) as Bolling Kiely
- Disaster at Silo 7 (1988) as Col. Chadwick
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Raymond Crane
- Leg Work (1987) as Douglas J. Hewitt
- At Mother's Request (1987) as Michael George
- The Long Journey Home (1987) as Grey Harrison
- Supermom's Daughter (1987) as Dr. Thomas Crandall
- Stacking (1987) as Dan Morgan
- Nobody's Child (1986) as Joe Balter
- Rockabye (1986) as Donald F. Donald
- The Equalizer (1985) as Dana
- Silverado (1985) as McKendrick
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Mr. Schrader
- Places in the Heart (1984) as Sheriff Royce Spalding
- C.H.U.D. (1984) as Ad Man (as Raymond Baker)
- Silkwood (1983) as Pete Dawson
- American Playhouse (1982) as Dan Morgan
- Five Minutes For Fighting (1982)
- Dream House (1981) as Steve Corcoran
- Gloria (1980) as Assistant Bank Manager
- Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977) as James Roosevelt
- Parades (1972) as 1st CID Man (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ray Baker best known for?
Ray Baker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cane (2007), Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997), Criminal Minds (2005), Numb3rs (2005).
When and where was Ray Baker born?
Ray Baker was born on July 9, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
How many credits does Ray Baker have?
Ray Baker has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2017.
What is Ray Baker's background in cinema and television?
Ray Baker is an American actor known for his work in theater, television, and film. Born on July 9, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, he spent his youth in Denver, Colorado. He is an alumnus of the University of Denver. Following his graduation, Baker relocated to New York, where he resided and worked for two decades, performi...