Australian actor and director
Born: July 30, 1969
Simon Baker is an Australian actor and director, best known for his role as Patrick Jane in the television series “The Mentalist.” Born on July 30, 1969, in Launceston, Tasmania, Baker moved to Sydney during his childhood. He began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in various Australian TV shows like “E Street” and “Home and Away.”
Baker’s breakthrough came when he starred in the acclaimed Australian film “L.A. Confidential” (1997), which led to more significant roles in Hollywood. He gained further recognition for his role as Nick Fallin in the legal drama “The Guardian,” which aired from 2001 to 2004. However, it was his portrayal of the charming yet troubled Patrick Jane in “The Mentalist” (2008-2015) that cemented his status as a leading actor. The show was a critical and commercial success, earning Baker a Golden Globe nomination.
In addition to acting, Baker has ventured into directing, making his directorial debut with the film “Breath” (2017), based on Tim Winton’s novel. Off-screen, he is known for his philanthropy and support of various charitable causes. Baker is married to actress Rebecca Rigg, and they have three children together.
Simon Baker’s 5 most popular quotes
- My life is pretty hectic, but I’m really into it.
- The French have the reputation of being arrogant. I don’t think it’s arrogance but a certain authenticity.
- Sometimes the intensity and the grind of doing television can wear you down, but at the same time there’s something about the repetition, the sheer mass of work that you do that’s also liberating.
- I don’t use deodorant. If you drink enough water, you shouldn’t have to. I think I smell pretty good without it.
- It’s always difficult when you’re on a show that goes for more than a year or a couple of years.
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