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Simon Baker is credited as a film actor, television actor and film director. Simon Baker was born on July 30, 1969 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. That works out to 57 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Ballina High School and University of New South Wales. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (2013).
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / film director / model
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Ballina High School
- University
- University of New South Wales
Awards & achievements
- 2013 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Simon Baker born?
Simon Baker was born on July 30, 1969 and is 57 years old.
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.
Where did Simon Baker study?
Simon Baker attended University of New South Wales.
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