George Baker
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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.
Best George Baker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Baker's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Baker.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chorabali | Dr. Dasgupta | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The 50 Greatest Television Dramas | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | I, Claudius: A Television Epic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Back to the Secret Garden | Will Weatherstaff | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Inside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | For Queen & Country | Kilcoyne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Journey's End | Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Coast to Coast | Greaves | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Canterville Ghost | Uncle Hesketh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Time After Time | Valentine Swift | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | We'll Support You Evermore | Colonel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Bird Fancier | Albert Seers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Secret Adversary | Whittington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Doctor Who: Full Circle | Login | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hopscotch | Westlake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | North Sea Hijack | Fletcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Thirty Nine Steps | Sir Walter Bullivant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Spy Who Loved Me | Captain Benson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Three Piece Suite | Brad Hunter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Intimate Games | Prof. Gottlieb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Three for All | Eddie Boyes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Chameli Memsaab | Berkeley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sea Area Forties | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Firefighters | Station Officer Harrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Warm December | Dr. Henry Barlow | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Because of the Cats | Boersma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Executioner | Philip Crawford | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | On Her Majesty's Secret Service | Sir Hilary Bray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Lord Sutterwick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Justine | British Ambassador David Mountolive | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Bone Grinder | George King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Mrs. Capper's Birthday | Kenny Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Love Life | Theodore Quill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | You Only Live Twice | NASA Engineer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mister Ten Per Cent | Lord Edward | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Alice | Rev. Charles Dodgson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Curse of the Fly | Martin Delambre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Finest Hours | Lord Randolph (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sword of Lancelot | Sir Gawaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tread Softly Stranger | Johnny Mansell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Moonraker | Anthony, Earl of Dawlish/The Moonraker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | No Time for Tears | Dr. Nigel Barnes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | These Dangerous Years | Padre | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | A Hill in Korea | Lt. Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Feminine Touch | Dr Jim Alcott | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Extra Day | Steven Marlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Woman for Joe | Joe Harrop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Dam Busters | Flight Lieutenant D. J. H. Maltby, D.S.O., D.F.C. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Ship That Died of Shame | Bill Randall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Intruder | Adjutant | Hit | Similar → |
George Baker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Baker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Baker is "We'll Support You Evermore" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has George Baker acted in?
George Baker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Baker?
Other notable films include "Tread Softly Stranger", "The Intruder", and "The Ship That Died of Shame".