George Baker
ActingBorn: April 1, 1931 in 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 s...
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Film
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You Only Live Twice1967
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service1969
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The Spy Who Loved Me1977
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Hopscotch1980
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The Dam Busters1955
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Justine1969
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The Thirty Nine Steps1978
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips1969
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North Sea Hijack1980
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Intimate Games1976
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The 50 Greatest Television Dramas2007
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A Hill in Korea1956
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Coast to Coast1987
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Sword of Lancelot1963
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Because of the Cats1973
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The Funny Blokes of British Comedy2005
Series
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Midsomer Murders1997–
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Doctor Who1963–
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Minder1979–
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Spooks2002–
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Heartbeat1992–
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Hart to Hart1979–
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Bergerac1981–
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BBC Play of the Month1965–
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New Tricks2004–
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Theatre 6251964–
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Screen Two1985–
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ITV Playhouse1967–
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The Ruth Rendell Mysteries1987–
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The Wednesday Play1964–
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Maigret1960–
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The Protectors1972–