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George Baker
Acting

George Baker

Born 1931-04-01
Varna, Bulgaria
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring George Baker

You Only Live Twice
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You Only Live Twice

1967
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The Spy Who Loved Me
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The Spy Who Loved Me

1977
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service

1969
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Midsomer Murders
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Midsomer Murders

1997
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Doctor Who
TV
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Doctor Who

1963
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Spooks
TV
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Spooks

2002
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Minder
TV
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Minder

1979
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Hart to Hart
TV
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Hart to Hart

1979
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The Prisoner
TV
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The Prisoner

1967
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Heartbeat
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Heartbeat

1992
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (125 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
ChorabaliChorabaliDr. DasguptaMovie2016
The 50 Greatest Television DramasThe 50 Greatest Television DramasSelfMovie2007
The Funny Blokes of British ComedyMr. Lewis (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2005
New TricksNew TricksSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
I, Claudius: A Television EpicI, Claudius: A Television EpicSelfMovie2002
SpooksSpooksHugo RossTV Series2002
Back to the Secret GardenBack to the Secret GardenWill WeatherstaffMovie2000
Inside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'Inside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'Self / AppearanceMovie2000
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)Self / AppearanceTV Series2000
Blondes: Diana DorsBlondes: Diana DorsselfMovie1999
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer MurdersCharlieTV Series1997
Johnny and the DeadJohnny and the DeadAldermanTV Series1995
Little Lord FauntleroyLittle Lord FauntleroyThe Earl of DorincourtTV Series1995
HeartbeatHeartbeatMaurice DodsonTV Series1992
From Doon with DeathWriterMovie1991
No Job for a LadyNo Job for a LadyGodfrey EaganTV Series1990
For Queen & CountryFor Queen & CountryKilcoyneMovie1988
Journey's EndJourney's EndColonelMovie1988
The CharmerThe CharmerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesThe Ruth Rendell MysteriesDet. Chief Insp. Reg WexfordTV Series1987
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesThe Ruth Rendell MysteriesWriterTV Series1987
Miss Marple: At Bertram's HotelMiss Marple: At Bertram's HotelChief Inspector Fred DavyTV Series1987
Coast to CoastCoast to CoastGreavesMovie1987
The Canterville GhostThe Canterville GhostUncle HeskethMovie1986
Room at the BottomSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
Time After TimeTime After TimeValentine SwiftMovie1986
Dead HeadDead HeadEldridgeTV Series1986
We'll Support You EvermoreWe'll Support You EvermoreColonelMovie1985
Bird FancierBird FancierAlbert SeersMovie1985
Screen TwoScreen TwoGreavesTV Series1985
A Woman of SubstanceA Woman of SubstanceBruce McGillTV Series1985
Robin of SherwoodRobin of SherwoodSir Richard of LeafordTV Series1984
The Secret AdversaryThe Secret AdversaryWhittingtonMovie1983
Agatha Christie's Partners in CrimeAgatha Christie's Partners in CrimeWhittingtonTV Series1983
Imaginary FriendsImaginary FriendsWriterMovie1982
Q.E.D.Q.E.D.Sir Harold MetcalfeTV Series1982
BergeracBergeracHigginsTV Series1981
The Member for ChelseaMr. ChamberlainTV Series1981
The Chinese DetectiveThe Chinese DetectiveSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
TriangleTriangleDavid WestTV Series1981
Doctor Who: Full CircleDoctor Who: Full CircleLoginMovie1980
HopscotchHopscotchWestlakeMovie1980
Lady KillersLady KillersSir Terence O'Connor, Q.C.TV Series1980
North Sea HijackNorth Sea HijackFletcherMovie1980
MinderMinderAltmanTV Series1979
MinderMinderCooperTV Series1979
Hart to HartHart to HartSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
Print-OutPrint-OutRobert BallardMovie1979
The Thirty Nine StepsThe Thirty Nine StepsSir Walter BullivantMovie1978
The Spy Who Loved MeThe Spy Who Loved MeCaptain BensonMovie1977
Three Piece SuiteThree Piece SuiteBrad HunterTV Series1977
Three Piece SuiteThree Piece SuiteBrad HunterMovie1977
I, ClaudiusI, ClaudiusTiberiusTV Series1976
Intimate GamesIntimate GamesProf. GottliebMovie1976
Three for AllThree for AllEddie BoyesMovie1975
SurvivorsSurvivorsArthur WormleyTV Series1975
Chameli MemsaabChameli MemsaabBerkeleyMovie1975
Sea Area FortiesNarratorMovie1975
Dial M for MurderMartin WillisTV Series1974
ZodiacZodiacMark BraunTV Series1974
The FirefightersThe FirefightersStation Officer HarrisonMovie1974
BowlerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
BowlerBowlerBowlerTV Series1973
A Warm DecemberA Warm DecemberDr. Henry BarlowMovie1973
Between the WarsWalter JeffriesTV Series1973
Because of the CatsBecause of the CatsBoersmaMovie1973
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'EmSome Mothers Do 'Ave 'EmSelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
The ProtectorsThe ProtectorsGeorge DixonTV Series1972
New Scotland YardNew Scotland YardJohn RandallTV Series1972
The Persuaders!The Persuaders!BrittenTV Series1971
The GoodiesThe GoodiesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
The ExecutionerThe ExecutionerPhilip CrawfordMovie1970
DoomwatchDoomwatchJohn MitchellTV Series1970
On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceOn Her Majesty's Secret ServiceSir Hilary BrayMovie1969
Goodbye, Mr. ChipsGoodbye, Mr. ChipsLord SutterwickMovie1969
Up Pompeii!Up Pompeii!Jamus BondusTV Series1969
JustineJustineBritish Ambassador David MountoliveMovie1969
The Main ChanceThe Main ChanceMajor DonovanTV Series1969
The Sex GameEdwinTV Series1968
The Bone GrinderThe Bone GrinderGeorge KingMovie1968
Mrs. Capper's BirthdayKenny BlakeMovie1968
The PrisonerThe PrisonerThe New Number TwoTV Series1967
ITV PlayhouseITV PlayhouseGeorge KingTV Series1967
Love LifeTheodore QuillMovie1967
You Only Live TwiceYou Only Live TwiceNASA Engineer (uncredited)Movie1967
Half Hour StoryHalf Hour StoryTim JohnsonTV Series1967
Mister Ten Per CentMister Ten Per CentLord EdwardMovie1967
Days in the TreesDays in the TreesJacquesMovie1967
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthRev. MorellTV Series1965
AliceAliceRev. Charles DodgsonMovie1965
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreErnest WhippleTV Series1965
LondonersLondonersBruceTV Series1965
Curse of the FlyCurse of the FlyMartin DelambreMovie1965
Gideon's WayGideon's WayBaileyTV Series1965
Curtain of FearStewart CaxtonTV Series1964
Thursday TheatreGeoffrey HarrisonTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayRev Charles Lutwidge DodgsonTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayLouie SummersTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayVeraTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayJacquesTV Series1964
The Finest HoursThe Finest HoursLord Randolph (voice)Movie1964
Theatre 625Theatre 625Edward JacksonTV Series1964
Theatre 625Theatre 625Matthew HobhouseTV Series1964
Rupert of HentzauRudolf RassendyllTV Series1964
Doctor WhoDoctor WhoLoginTV Series1963
Sword of LancelotSword of LancelotSir GawaineMovie1963
Zero OneZero OneSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
Drama 61-67Peter EvettTV Series1961
MaigretMaigretSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
Tread Softly StrangerTread Softly StrangerJohnny MansellMovie1958
The MoonrakerThe MoonrakerAnthony, Earl of Dawlish/The MoonrakerMovie1958
No Time for TearsNo Time for TearsDr. Nigel BarnesMovie1957
These Dangerous YearsThese Dangerous YearsPadreMovie1957
A Hill in KoreaA Hill in KoreaLt. ButlerMovie1956
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreMikeTV Series1956
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatrePierreTV Series1956
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreDr. Stephen MonksTV Series1956
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreTheodore QuillTV Series1956
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreKenny BlakeTV Series1956
The Feminine TouchThe Feminine TouchDr Jim AlcottMovie1956
The Extra DayThe Extra DaySteven MarlowMovie1956
The Woman for JoeThe Woman for JoeJoe HarropMovie1955
The Dam BustersThe Dam BustersFlight Lieutenant D. J. H. Maltby, D.S.O., D.F.C.Movie1955
The Ship That Died of ShameThe Ship That Died of ShameBill RandallMovie1955
The IntruderThe IntruderAdjutantMovie1953
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