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My Take
Simon Baker appeals to me as proof that charm is a craft, not an accident. A Tasmanian who worked his way through Australian television before Hollywood noticed him, he carries the unhurried confidence of someone who was never an overnight anything. His signature screen persona, the smiling man who is clearly thinking three moves ahead, only works because Baker lets a little sadness leak through the grin; that tension is his real instrument. I also respect his pivot toward directing, which suggests ambition aimed at the work rather than the spotlight. Quiet careers like his tend to age the best, and his already has.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simon Baker
- Name (Japanese)
- サイモン・ベイカー
- Reading
- さいもん・べいかー
- Born
- July 30, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / film director / model
2. Background
- High school
- Ballina High School
- University
- University of New South Wales
Awards & achievements
- 2013 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Simon Baker born?
Born July 30, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Simon Baker from?
Simon Baker is from Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
What does Simon Baker do?
Simon Baker works as actor, film actor, television actor, film director, model.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.