Simon Baker: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 21
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1995–2024
- box office
- $183M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 77
- Born
- July 30, 1969 (age 57)
- Birthplace
- Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Full name
- Simon Lucas Baker
- Citizenship
- Australian
- Occupations
- Actor, filmmaker, model
- Years active
- 1992-present
- Spouses
- Rebecca Rigg
- Children
- 3
The Best Simon Baker Movies
The highest-rated films Simon Baker is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Birds Who Fear Death (2024) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 90 The Birds Who Fear Death 2024 · Ryan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Breath 2018 · Sando -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 High Ground 2021 · Travis -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Here and Now 2018 · Nick -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Limbo 2024 · Travis Hurley -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Blaze 2023 · Luke
Simon Baker's Career in Numbers
Simon Baker's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Simon Baker works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Once in a Blue Moon (1995) to Limbo (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Simon Baker Movies by Decade
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 5
The 2000s were Simon Baker's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Simon Baker Movies by Genre
- Drama 12
- Action 2
- Tv movie 2
- Crime 1
- Comedy 1
- Thriller 1
- Family 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Simon Baker has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of action (2).
Simon Baker Career Milestones
- First film
- Once in a Blue Moon 1995
- Biggest box office hit
- The Ring Two $164M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Birds Who Fear Death Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- Limbo 2024
Simon Baker Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Simon Baker is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 20 as actor. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Simon Baker
1
Simon Baker Movies as an Actor
20- 2024 The Birds Who Fear Death as Ryan · Drama Movie Echo Score: 90
- 2024 Limbo as Travis Hurley · Crime Worldwide box office: $263K Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2023
Hey Viktor! Comedy - 2023 Blaze as Luke · Drama Worldwide box office: $56.9K Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2021 High Ground as Travis · Action Worldwide box office: $2.31M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2018 Here and Now as Nick · Drama Worldwide box office: $61.3K Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2018 Breath as Sando · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.32M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2017
Home for the Holidays as Ak'aanáa · Tv movie - 2007
The Key to Reserva as Roger Thornberry · Thriller - 2006
Something New Drama Worldwide box office: $11.5M - 2005
The Ring Two Drama Worldwide box office: $164M - 2005
Buffalo Dreams as Thomas Blackhorse · Drama - 2004
Book of Love as David Walker · Drama - 2002
Spooky House as Prescott · Family Worldwide box office: $65.9K - 2001
The Affair of the Necklace Drama Worldwide box office: $1.2M - 1999
Secret Men’s Business as Andy Greville · Tv movie - 1998
Judas Kiss as Junior Armstrong · Drama - 1998
Restaurant as Kenny · Drama Worldwide box office: $75.2K - 1997
Most Wanted as Stephen Barnes · Action - 1995
Once in a Blue Moon as Sam Cardinal · Adventure
Simon Baker: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 7 nominations across 1 award body, from 2018 to 2024. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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13th AACTA Awards- Simon Baker: Nominated Best Lead Actor Limbo
- 12th AACTA Awards
- Simon Baker: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Blaze
- 11th AACTA Awards
- Simon Baker: Nominated Best Lead Actor High Ground
Who Is Simon Baker?
Simon Baker was born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Simon Lucas Baker (born 30 July 1969) is a renowned Australian actor, filmmaker, and model, best known for his standout role as Patrick Jane in the CBS drama series The Mentalist (2008–2015), a role which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, Baker had a transient upbringing; a result of familial difficulties and relocations. His original passion was surfing, a hobby that remained critical in his formative years.
His acting career kicked off with a commercial role he chanced upon while waiting for a friend's audition. A pivot into television followed, with key roles in Australian television shows. His talent gained recognition when he won the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent in 1993. A consequent relocation to the United States saw him taking on significant roles in L.A. Confidential and The Guardian. Apart from acting, he made his directorial debut with the 2017 film Breath, which he also co-wrote and co-starred in. An acknowledgement of his contribution to the industry came in 2012 when he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and in 2013 with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
Simon Baker: Questions & Answers
How many movies Simon Baker has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Simon Baker been in?
Simon Baker is credited on 21 films, from 1995 to 2024. 20 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Simon Baker's highest-grossing movie?
The Ring Two (2005) is Simon Baker's biggest box office hit, with $164M worldwide, ahead of Something New (2006) ($11.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Simon Baker's movies have made $183M.
Simon Baker's biggest hits What is the best Simon Baker movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Simon Baker's best-rated film is The Birds Who Fear Death (2024) with a score of 90, followed by High Ground (2021) (78).
Best Simon Baker movies, ranked Has Simon Baker won an Oscar?
Simon Baker has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Simon Baker has 1 win from 7 nominations.
How old is Simon Baker?
Simon Baker is 57 years old, born on July 30, 1969 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
What is Simon Baker's newest movie?
The most recent film on Simon Baker's filmography is The Birds Who Fear Death (2024), in the role of Ryan.
Who does Simon Baker work with most often?
Simon Baker shares the most films with Adam Beach (2 films) and Graham Greene (2 films).
The Best Simon Baker Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.
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