Simon Baker

Biography

Born July 30th, 1969 - Simon Baker was first recognized in 1992, when he received Australia's prestigious Logie award for Most Popular New Talent. Upon relocating to Los Angeles with his family, Baker was immediately cast in the Academy Award winning film L.A. Confidential (1997).

In 2000 he played an astronaut in Red Planet with Val Kilmer, Carrie Anne Moss and Benjamin Bratt. He played the male lead in the television series The Guardian for three seasons beginning in 2001, and also appeared in The Affair of the Necklace in 2001. He played an altruistic hero in George A. Romero's Land of the Dead.

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  Emmy presenters include Tina Fey, Simon Baker

  NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences says Tina Fey, Kiefer Sutherland and Simon Baker will be among the presenters at this... more

  Published 9/14/09 by

  
  AP TV News

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  Simon Baker Fights for Justice on the Big Screen

  " The Mentalist" star Simon Baker has joined the cast of a new big screen project. The 39-year-old hunk will play an attorney involved in a murder... more

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  Simon Baker: Sexy Scene Stealer

  Simon Baker flashes a sly smile Monday afternoon while filming scenes for his television drama " The Mentalist." Catch the hunky star on the hit CBS... more

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  Video: Hunky 'Mentalist' Star Simon Baker

  A stolen $50 million painting. A body near the scene of the heist. It's all part of Sunday night's special, all-new episode of " The Mentalist," and... more

  Published 1/16/09 by
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  Lara's Blog: 'Insider' Set Secrets!

  Want to know set secrets on "The Insider"? Ask Lara! Director Miguel questions our host with the most -- especially for TheInsider.com! Our... more

  Published 3/25/09 by
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  Jack Nicholson & Celebs Talk Lakers Basketball

  "The Insider" was at Game 2 of the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Orlando Magic NBA finals to talk to the celebrity fans about their L.A. basketball... more

  Published 6/8/09 by
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  Kate Hudson Goes Brunette!

  Golden girl Kate Hudson is spotted with a new darker 'do! The Academy Award nominee is photographed filming the new movie "The Killer Inside Me" in... more

  Published 5/22/09 by
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  The Insider on TV: Tonight

  Watch " The Insider" on TV to see Sasha and Malia Obama -- the early years! We've got the lost footage of the first family before the White House!... more

  Published 2/2/09 by
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  The Insider on TV: Tonight

  Watch " The Insider" on TV tonight to see clips from Oprah's inauguration special -- before it airs! Plus, we're on the ground in Washington D.C. for... more

  Published 1/16/09 by
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  Gyllenhaal, Gervais among Golden Globes presenters

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Glenn Close, Ricky Gervais and Jake Gyllenhaal are bringing their star power to the Golden Globes. The three actors are set to... more

  Published 12/23/08 by

  
  AP Movie News