Robert S. Baker

Robert S. Baker
Born	Robert Sidney Baker 17 October 1916 London, England, United Kingdom
Died	30 September 2009(2009-09-30) (aged 92)
Occupations	Film and television producer cinematographer director film studio co-founder
Years active	1948–2008
Spouse	Alma Rubenstein
Children	2

Robert Sidney Baker (27 October 1916 – 30 September 2009) was a British film and television producer, who at times was also a cinematographer and director. Born in London and serving as an artillery man in the British Army, he was posted to North Africa, where he became involved in the army's film and photographic unit, later serving as a combat cameraman in Europe.

Movie career

Despite a prolific film and television career, Baker was principally known for his long-time professional relationship with Monty Berman, where they founded Tempean Films, churning out comedies, thrillers, and mysteries. Some of their more popular work included Jack the Ripper, The Siege of Sidney Street, The Hellfire Club, and The Secret of Monte Carlo. Later, he was to be involved with nearly every filmed usage of the Leslie Charteris creation, The Saint, and produced The Persuaders!.

Death

Baker died on 30 September 2009.

Selected filmography

• Melody Club (1949)
• No Trace (1950)
• 13 East Street (1952)
• The Voice of Merrill (1952)
• The Steel Key (1953)
• Double Exposure (1954)
• Sea of Sand (1958)

External links

• Robert S. Baker at IMDb
• The Morning After ITC fan site
• Television Heaven fan site on The Saint
• Robert S Baker - The Guardian obituary
• Robert Baker – Daily Telegraph obituary