GEORGE BAKER
George Baker
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 1, 1931
Deathday: October 7, 2011
Place of Birth: Varna, Bulgaria
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.
Filmography
Starring
2016·
ChorabaliDr. Dasgupta
Self
Mr. Lewis (archive footage) (uncredited)
2004·
New Tricks2002·
SpooksHugo Ross
Self
Will Weatherstaff
1999·
Blondes: Diana Dorsself
1997·
Midsomer MurdersCharlie
The Earl of Dorincourt
1995·
Johnny and the DeadAlderman
1992·
HeartbeatMaurice Dodson
1990·
No Job for a LadyGodfrey Eagan
1988·
Journey's EndColonel
1988·
For Queen & CountryKilcoyne
Chief Inspector Fred Davy
Det. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford
1987·
The Charmer1987·
Coast to CoastGreaves
1986·
Dead HeadEldridge
1986·
Room at the BottomUncle Hesketh
1986·
Time After TimeValentine Swift
1985·
A Woman of SubstanceBruce McGill
1985·
Screen TwoGreaves
Colonel
1985·
Bird FancierAlbert Seers
1984·
Robin of SherwoodSir Richard of Leaford
Whittington
1983·
The Secret AdversaryWhittington
1982·
Q.E.D.Mr. Chamberlain
1981·
BergeracHiggins
1981·
TriangleDavid West
1980·
Lady KillersSir Terence O'Connor, Q.C.
Login
1980·
HopscotchWestlake
1980·
North Sea HijackFletcher
1979·
MinderCooper, Altman
1979·
Hart to Hart1979·
Print-OutRobert Ballard
Sir Walter Bullivant
1977·
Three Piece SuiteBrad Hunter, Brad Hunter
1977·
The Spy Who Loved MeCaptain Benson
1976·
I, ClaudiusTiberius
1976·
Intimate GamesProf. Gottlieb
1975·
SurvivorsArthur Wormley
1975·
Chameli MemsaabBerkeley
1975·
Three for AllEddie Boyes
1975·
Sea Area FortiesNarrator
1974·
Dial M for MurderMartin Willis
1974·
ZodiacMark Braun
1974·
The FirefightersStation Officer Harrison
1973·
Between the WarsWalter Jeffries
1973·
BowlerBowler
1973·
A Warm DecemberDr. Henry Barlow
1973·
Because of the CatsBoersma
1972·
New Scotland YardJohn Randall
1972·
The ProtectorsGeorge Dixon
1971·
The Persuaders!Britten
1970·
DoomwatchJohn Mitchell
1970·
The Goodies1970·
The ExecutionerPhilip Crawford
1969·
Up Pompeii!Jamus Bondus
1969·
The Main ChanceMajor Donovan
1969·
Goodbye, Mr. ChipsLord Sutterwick
1969·
JustineBritish Ambassador David Mountolive
Sir Hilary Bray
1968·
The Sex GameEdwin
Kenny Blake
1968·
The Bone GrinderGeorge King
1967·
Half Hour StoryTim Johnson
1967·
ITV PlayhouseGeorge King
1967·
The PrisonerThe New Number Two
1967·
Days in the TreesJacques
1967·
Mister Ten Per CentLord Edward
1967·
You Only Live TwiceNASA Engineer (uncredited)
1967·
Love LifeTheodore Quill
Ernest Whipple
1965·
LondonersBruce
Rev. Morell
1965·
Gideon's WayBailey
1965·
AliceRev. Charles Dodgson
1965·
Curse of the FlyMartin Delambre
1964·
Rupert of HentzauRudolf Rassendyll
1964·
Thursday TheatreGeoffrey Harrison
1964·
The Wednesday PlayJacques, Vera, Louie Summers, Rev Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
1964·
Theatre 625Matthew Hobhouse, Edward Jackson
1964·
Curtain of FearStewart Caxton
1964·
The Finest HoursLord Randolph (voice)
1963·
Doctor WhoLogin
1963·
Sword of LancelotSir Gawaine
1962·
Zero One1961·
Drama 61-67Peter Evett
1960·
Maigret1958·
The MoonrakerAnthony, Earl of Dawlish/The Moonraker
Johnny Mansell
1957·
No Time for TearsDr. Nigel Barnes
Padre
1956·
Armchair TheatreKenny Blake, Theodore Quill, Dr. Stephen Monks, Pierre, Mike
1956·
The Feminine TouchDr Jim Alcott
1956·
The Extra DaySteven Marlow
1956·
A Hill in KoreaLt. Butler
1955·
The Woman for JoeJoe Harrop
1955·
The Dam BustersFlight Lieutenant D. J. H. Maltby, D.S.O., D.F.C.
Bill Randall
1953·
The IntruderAdjutant