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George Baker
George Baker is best known for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, The Prisoner and Spooks. George Baker was born on April 1, 1931. George Baker died on October 7, 2011 at the age of 80.
- Born
- April 1, 1931
- Place of birth
- Varna, Bulgaria
- Died
- October 7, 2011 (80 years old)
Biography
George Morris Baker (1 April 1931 – 7 October 2011) was an English actor and writer. He was best known for portraying Tiberius in I, Claudius, and Inspector Wexford in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. Ian Fleming considered Baker to be the ideal candidate to play James Bond, but the role went to Sean Connery because Baker had prior commitments. Baker ended up appearing in different roles in the film series: he played Captain Benson in The Spy Who Loved Me, heraldry expert Sir Hilary Bray in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and a NASA engineer in You Only Live Twice.
Known for
Filmography
- 2004New Tricks
- 2002SpooksHugo Ross
- 2000Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
- 1997Midsomer MurdersCharlie
- 1995Johnny and the DeadAlderman
- 1995Little Lord FauntleroyThe Earl of Dorincourt
- 1992HeartbeatMaurice Dodson
- 1990No Job for a LadyGodfrey Eagan
- 1987The Charmer
- 1987The Ruth Rendell MysteriesDet. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford
- 1987Miss Marple: At Bertram's HotelChief Inspector Fred Davy
- 1986Room at the Bottom
- 1986Dead HeadEldridge
- 1985Screen TwoGreaves
- 1985A Woman of SubstanceBruce McGill
- 1984Robin of SherwoodSir Richard of Leaford
- 1983Agatha Christie's Partners in CrimeWhittington
- 1982Q.E.D.Sir Harold Metcalfe
- 1981TriangleDavid West
- 1981The Chinese Detective
- 1981BergeracHiggins
- 1981The Member for ChelseaMr. Chamberlain
- 1980Lady KillersSir Terence O'Connor, Q.C.
- 1979Hart to Hart
- 1979MinderAltman
- 1977Three Piece SuiteBrad Hunter (segment "Celluloid Dreams")
- 1976I, ClaudiusTiberius
- 1975SurvivorsArthur Wormley
- 1974ZodiacMark Braun
- 1974Dial M for MurderMartin Willis
- 1973Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'EmMr. Lewis
- 1973Bowler
- 1973BowlerBowler
- 1973Between the WarsWalter Jeffries
- 1972The ProtectorsGeorge Dixon
- 1972New Scotland YardJohn Randall
- 1971The Persuaders!Britten
- 1970The Goodies
- 1970DoomwatchJohn Mitchell
- 1969The Main ChanceMajor Donovan
- 1969Up Pompeii!Jamus Bondus
- 1968The Sex GameEdwin
- 1967The PrisonerThe New Number Two
- 1967ITV PlayhouseGeorge King
- 1967Half Hour StoryTim Johnson
- 1965Gideon's WayBailey
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthRev. Morell
- 1965LondonersBruce
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreErnest Whipple
- 1964Curtain of FearStewart Caxton
- 1964The Wednesday PlayRev Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
- 1964Theatre 625Edward Jackson
- 1964Rupert of HentzauRudolf Rassendyll
- 1964Thursday TheatreGeoffrey Harrison
- 1963Doctor WhoLogin
- 1962Zero One
- 1961Drama 61-67Peter Evett
- 1960Maigret
- 1956Armchair TheatreMike
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has George Baker been in?
George Baker is best known for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, The Prisoner and Spooks.
When was George Baker born?
George Baker was born on April 1, 1931. (Varna, Bulgaria)
How old is George Baker?
George Baker died on October 7, 2011 at the age of 80.
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·