Quick Facts
Born:
1931-04-01
Birthplace:
Varna, Bulgaria
Credits:
112 Total Roles
George Baker
Acting
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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
You Only Live Twice
NASA Engineer (uncredited)
The Spy Who Loved Me
Captain Benson
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Sir Hilary Bray
Doctor Who
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Midsomer Murders
Charlie
The Prisoner
The New Number Two
Hopscotch
Westlake
The Dam Busters
Flight Lieutenant D. J. H. Maltby, D.S.O., D.F.C.
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chorabali MOVIE | Dr. Dasgupta |
| 2007 | The 50 Greatest Television Dramas MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | The Funny Blokes of British Comedy MOVIE | Mr. Lewis (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2004 | New Tricks TV | Self |
| 2002 | I, Claudius: A Television Epic MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Spooks TV | Hugo Ross |
| 2000 | Back to the Secret Garden MOVIE | Will Weatherstaff |
| 2000 | Inside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' MOVIE | Self |
| 2000 | Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) TV | Self |
| 1999 | Blondes: Diana Dors MOVIE | self |