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Stanley Baker was a film producer, stage actor and film actor, born on February 28, 1928 in Ferndale, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on June 28, 1976, at the age of 48. Awards on record include Knight Bachelor.
My Take
Stanley Baker deserves to be remembered more widely than he is. Born into a coal-mining family in Ferndale, Wales, he clawed his way up from the West End stage to become one of Britain's leading male stars of the late 1950s. That rugged look and grounded, intense presence gave his films a weight few could match, and he later turned producer and earned a knighthood. Losing him at just 48 in 1976 feels like a genuine loss to British cinema. I am drawn to actors who carry their working-class roots onto the screen; that earthy foundation is exactly what gave Baker his unmistakable authority.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stanley Baker
- Name (Japanese)
- スタンリー・ベイカー
- Reading
- すたんりー・べいかー
- Born
- February 28, 1928 – June 28, 1976
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Ferndale, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film producer / stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight Bachelor
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley%20Baker
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1306352
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Stanley Baker born?
Born February 28, 1928.
When did Stanley Baker die?
Died June 28, 1976, aged 48.
Where was Stanley Baker from?
Stanley Baker was from Ferndale, United Kingdom.
What did Stanley Baker do?
Stanley Baker worked as film producer, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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