Dylan Baker
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Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
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Children | 1 |
Dylan Baker (born October 7, 1959) is an American actor. He gained recognition for his roles in films such as
In 1991, Baker was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance in the original production of La Bête. In 2013, he made his directorial debut with the film 23 Blast.
Early life and education
Baker was born in Syracuse, New York, but was raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. He began his acting career as a teenager in regional theater productions. He attended Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, went on to attend Darlington School, and graduated from the Georgetown Preparatory School in 1976.
Baker attended the
Career
Baker's
Baker's first recurring TV role was on Steven Bochco's highly acclaimed Murder One (1995). Since then, he has appeared in such TV series as Northern Exposure, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Without a Trace, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The West Wing, and the short-lived sitcom The Pitts.
He garnered major critical attention with his performance as a tormented
During the short-lived 2007 series
Baker played
Baker performed with
Dylan Baker portrays Corrupt DEA Agent Bill Peterson in the seventh season on The Mentalist.
In 2016, Baker had a memorable recurring role as deep-cover
In September 2017, it was announced that Baker would be joining the cast of the
He starred in the 2020 series Hunters, in which his wife had a supporting role.
Audiobooks
Baker is a prolific narrator of audiobooks, having narrated a wide range of books, from fiction (The Grapes of Wrath, The Corrections) to biographies (Steve Jobs)[6] to Argo.
He garnered the 2002 Audie Award for Abridged Fiction for his reading of The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen. Baker has also recorded Franzen's 2015 novel, Purity.[7]
Personal life
In 1990, he married actress Becky Gelke, now known professionally as Becky Ann Baker. They have a daughter and reside in New York City.
On September 1, 2015, Baker tried to save the life of his neighbor, Broadway and movie actress and dancer Vivien Eng, in the high-rise where he lives in New York City when her apartment caught fire, but was driven back by smoke and fire. Firefighters eventually got the seriously injured woman out of the apartment and rushed her to the hospital. However, her injuries were too severe and she died two days later.[8]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | Ishtar | Aghast Nightclub Patron | Uncredited |
Planes, Trains and Automobiles | Owen | ||
1988 | The Wizard of Loneliness | Duffy Kahler | |
1990 | The Long Walk Home | Tunker Thompson | |
1991 | Delirious | Blake Hedison | |
1992 | Passed Away | Unsworth | |
Love Potion No. 9 | Prince Geoffrey | ||
1993 | Life with Mikey | Mr. Burns | |
1994 | Radioland Murders | Detective Jasper | |
Disclosure | Philip Blackburn | ||
1995 | The Stars Fell on Henrietta | Alex Wilde | |
1996 | True Blue | Michael Suarez, S.J. | |
1998 | Happiness | Bill Maplewood | |
Celebrity | Priest At Catholic Retreat | ||
1999 | Simply Irresistible | Jonathan Bendel | |
Random Hearts | Richard Judd | ||
Oxygen | FBI Agent Jackson Lantham | ||
2000 | Committed | Carl's Editor | |
Requiem for a Dream | Southern Doctor | ||
The Cell | Henry West | ||
Thirteen Days | Robert McNamara | ||
2001 | The Tailor of Panama | General Dusenbaker | |
Along Came a Spider | Ollie McArthur | ||
2002 | Road to Perdition | Alexander Rance | |
A Gentleman's Game | Mr. Price | ||
Changing Lanes | Finch | ||
The Laramie Project | Rulon Stacey | ||
2003 | Head of State | Martin Geller | |
How to Deal | Steve Beckwith | ||
Rick | 'Buck' | ||
2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Dr. Curt Connors | |
Kinsey | Alan Gregg | ||
2005 | Hide and Seek | Sheriff Hafferty | |
2006 | The Matador | Mr. Lovell | |
Stealing Martin Lane | Parker Banks | ||
Fido | Bill Robinson | ||
Let's Go to Prison | Warden | ||
2007 | When a Man Falls | Bill | |
Spider-Man 3 | Dr. Curt Connors | ||
The Hunting Party | CIA Operative | ||
Across the Universe | Mr. Carrigan – Lucy's Father | ||
The Stone Angel | Marvin Shipley | ||
Trick 'r Treat | Principal Steven Wilkins | ||
2008 | Diminished Capacity | 'Mad Dog' McClure | |
Revolutionary Road | Jack Ordway | ||
2009 | Under New Management | Legal Aid Lawyer | |
2010 | Secretariat | Hollis Chenery | |
2011 | About Sunny | Max | |
2012 | 2 Days in New York | Ron | |
2013 | 23 Blast | Larry Freeman | Director |
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | Freddy Shapp | ||
2014 | Turks & Caicos | Gary Bethwaite | |
The Humbling | Dr. Farr | ||
Selma | J. Edgar Hoover | ||
2015 | Actor Seeks Role | Dr. Freidman | Short film |
America Is Still the Place |
Mr. Bennett | ||
Applesauce | Stevie Bricks | ||
Nightfire | Olivetti | Short film | |
The Benefactor | Bobby | ||
2016 | Catfight | Dr. Jones | |
Miss Sloane | Jon O'Neill | ||
2017 | The Misogynists | Cameron | |
2018 | Elizabeth Harvest | Logan | |
2019 | Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile | David Yokum | |
2023 | LaRoy, Texas | Harry | |
Dream Scenario | Richard |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | A Case of Deadly Force | Kevin O'Donnell | Television movie |
1988 | The Murder of Mary Phagan | The Governor's Assistant | 2 episodes |
Miami Vice | Lt. Edward Jerell | Episode: "Honor Among Thieves?" | |
Spenser: For Hire | Sam Reynolds | Episode: "Substantial Justice" | |
American Playhouse | George 'Jig' Cook | Episode: "Journey Into Genius" | |
1990 | Judgment | Father Delambre | Television movie |
1991 | Law & Order | Sean Hyland | Episode: "His Hour Upon the Stage" |
1993 | Return to Lonesome Dove | Nigel Winston, Cattleman's Alliance | 3 episodes |
Northern Exposure | Jeffy O'Connell | Episode: "Grosse Pointe, 48230" | |
Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage | Curtis Pinger | Television movie | |
1995–96 | Murder One | Det. Arthur Polson | 18 episodes |
1997 | Feds | Jack Gaffney | Episode: "Smoking Gun" |
1998 | Law & Order | Aaron Downing | Episode: "Flight" |
Oz | Schillinger's Defense Attorney | Episode: "Great Men" | |
2000 | Strangers with Candy | Minister Arsenew | Episode: "Is Freedom Free?" |
2001 | Big Apple | Inspector Bob Cooper | 2 episodes |
The Practice | Sen. Keith Ellison | 2 episodes | |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Father Powell | Episode: "Alter Boys" | |
2003 | The Pitts | Bob Pitt | 7 episodes |
The West Wing | Attorney General Alan Fisk | Episode: "Abu el Banat" | |
The Elizabeth Smart Story | Ed Smart | Television movie | |
2004–06 2022–23 |
Law & Order | Sanford Rems | 5 episodes |
2004 | Third Watch | Councilman Daniels | Episode: "Broken" |
Life as We Know It | Roland Conner | 2 episodes | |
2005 | Without a Trace | Brian Stone | Episode: "Manhunt" |
2006 | The Book of Daniel | Roger Paxton | 6 episodes |
2007 | Drive | John Trimble | 6 episodes |
2009 | Kings | William Cross | 12 episodes |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Henry Muller | Episode: "Major Case" | |
Monk | John Hannigan | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Critic" | |
Ugly Betty | Bennett Wallis | 3 episodes | |
2010–15 | The Good Wife | Colin Sweeney | 8 episodes |
2010 | House | Dr. Dave Broda | Episode: "A Pox on Our House" |
2010–11 | Burn Notice | Raines | 2 episodes |
2011 | Damages | Jerry Boorman | 10 episodes |
2012 | White Collar | Andy Woods | Episode: "Upper West Side Story" |
Political Animals | Fred Collier | 5 episodes | |
2012–13 | Smash | Roger Cartwright | 3 episodes |
2013 | Zero Hour | FBI Chief Terrence Fisk | 3 episodes |
2013–14 | Chicago Fire | Dr. David Arata | 2 episodes |
2014 | Chicago P.D. | Dr. David Arata | Episode: "8:30 PM" |
2015 | The Mentalist | Bill Peterson | 2 episodes |
2016 | The Americans | William Crandall | 8 episodes |
Confirmation | Orrin Hatch | Television movie | |
2016–20 | Blindspot | FBI Director Pellington | 6 episodes |
2017 | Difficult People | Tourist | Episode: "Criminal Minds" |
Little Women | Robert March | 3 episodes | |
2017–18 | The Good Fight | Colin Sweeney | 2 episodes |
I'm Dying Up Here | Johnny Carson | 5 episodes | |
2018 | Elementary | Armand Venetto | Episode: "The Adventure of the Ersatz Sobekneferu" |
Homeland | Senator Sam Paley | 8 episodes | |
2020–23 | Hunters | Biff Simpson | 11 episodes |
2020 | Social Distance | Neil Currier | Episode: "Humane Animal Trap" |
2021 | Evil | Father Kay | 2 episodes |
The Hot Zone: Anthrax |
Ed Copak | 6 episodes | |
2022 | Inside Man | Casey | 4 episodes |
2022 | Would I Lie to You? (US) | Himself | Episode: "Singing Waitress" |
Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref. |
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1989 | Eastern Standard | Stephen Wheeler | John Golden Theatre, Broadway | [9] |
1991 | La Bête | Prince Conty | Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Broadway | [10] |
2007 | Mauritius | Phillip | Biltmore Theatre, Broadway | [11] |
2008 | November | Archer Brown | Ethel Barrymore Theatre, Broadway | [12] |
2009 | God of Carnage | Alan (replacement) | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Broadway | [13] |
2015 | The Audience |
John Major | Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway | [14] |
2016 | The Front Page | McCue | Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway | [15] |
2018 | Bernhardt/Hamlet | Constant Coquelin | American Airlines Theatre , Broadway |
[16] |
2024 | Corruption | Tom Crone / Glenn Mulcaire | Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre, Lincoln Center |
[17] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
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1991 | Tony Award |
Best Featured Actor in a Play | La Bête | Nominated | [18] |
1998 | Gotham Award |
Breakthrough Actor |
Happiness | Won | |
Independent Spirit Award |
Best Male Lead | Nominated | [19] | ||
National Board of Review | Best Cast | Won | |||
New York Film Critics Circle Award |
Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |||
2008 | Palm Springs International Film Festival | Best Cast | Revolutionary Road | Won | |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award |
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | The Good Wife | Nominated | [20] |
2012 | Nominated | [21] | |||
2014 | Nominated | [22] | |||
2012 | Critics' Choice Television Award |
Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series | Damages | Nominated | [23] |
2013 | Critics' Choice Movie Award |
Best Acting Ensemble | Selma | Nominated | |
San Diego Film Critics Society | Best Cast |
Nominated | |||
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | Best Ensemble | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Dylan Baker Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved 2015-01-12.
- ^ "2012 Emmy Nominations". Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 2015-01-12.
- Playbill.com. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- Vulture.com. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn Elise (September 28, 2017). "'Homeland' Adds Dylan Baker to Season 7". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ "Narrator Profile – Dylan Baker". AudioFile Magazine. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
- ^ "Spotlight on Narrator Dylan Baker". AudioFile Magazine. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ Khatchatourian, Maane (2015-09-04). "Broadway Actress Dies in Apartment Fire After 'Good Wife' Star's Attempted Rescue". Variety. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
- ^ "Eastern Standard (Broadway, 1989)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "La Bête (Broadway, 1991)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Mauritius (Broadway, 2007)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "November (Broadway, 2008)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "God of Carnage (Broadway, 2009)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "The Audience (Broadway, 2015)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "The Front Page (Broadway, 2016)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Bernhardt/Hamlet (Broadway, 2018)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Corruption - Who's Who: Shows". Lincoln Center Theatre. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Dylan Baker (Performer)". Playbill. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ ""Affliction" Tops Spirit Award Nominations; "Monster," "Art," and "Sex" Also Nab Numerous Nods". IndieWire. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "2010 Primetime Emmy Awards". Emmy Awards. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "2012 Primetime Emmy Awards". Emmy Awards. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "2014 Primetime Emmy Awards". Emmy Awards. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Critics' Choice TV Awards Noms: 'Community' At Top Of List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
External links
- Dylan Baker at IMDb
- Dylan Baker at AllMovie
- Dylan Baker at the Internet Off-Broadway Database