John Baker was an American actor, best known for his roles in Uncle Silas (1989), Doctor Who (1963), and Five to One (1963). He was born on August 8, 1917, in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, and died on December 2, 2002, in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Details about John Baker’s personal life are somewhat limited. He was born John Freeman Baker and spent his early life in Wales. He later moved to England, where he pursued a career in acting.
Career
John Baker had a diverse acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows. He gained recognition for his work in classic series such as Doctor Who, showcasing his talent across various genres of entertainment.
Death and Legacy
John Baker passed away on December 2, 2002, at the age of 85. His contributions to film and television continue to be remembered by fans and colleagues alike, reflecting the impact he had on the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite in the Sky | 1956-07-21 | Official (uncredited) |
| R.U.R. | 1948-03-04 | Marius, a robot |
| Nineteen Eighty-Four | 1954-12-12 | First Man |
| Hotel Reserve | 1944-06-01 | Policeman |
| The Frightened City | 1961-09-01 | Warder |
| The End of the Road | 1954-01-01 | Foreman |
| Doctor Who: The Visitation | 1982-02-23 | Ralph |
| Doctor Who: Colony in Space | 1971-05-15 | Time Lord |
| The Love of a Good Woman | 1976-10-15 | Mr. Baste |
| A Mother Like Him | 1982-11-16 | Dad |
| The Dark Angel | 1987-02-01 | Old Giles |
| Morning Departure | 1946-12-01 | Petty Officer Barlow |
| Trog | 1970-10-24 | Anaesthetist |
| It! | 1967-07-01 | Guard |
| Rotten to the Core | 1965-07-14 | Drainpipe Fred |
| Five to One | 1963-12-01 | Waiter |
| The Unstoppable Man | 1961-06-21 | Reporter |
| Cover Girl Killer | 1959-09-26 | Plainclothes Officer |
| The Beggar’s Opera | 1953-08-24 | 2nd Chairman |
| The Black Rider | 1954-12-01 | Van Driver |
| Cat Girl | 1957-09-01 | Male Nurse (uncredited) |
| There’s No Place | 1977-10-06 | Security Man |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Time Lord |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Hallam |
| Gulliver in Lilliput | 1982-01-03 | Frelach |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Vicar |
| Secret Army | 1977-09-07 | Jacques Lamboit |
| The Brittas Empire | 1991-01-03 | Old Man |
| Bergerac | 1981-10-18 | Butler |