Robert S. Baker
British film producer (1916–2009)
Robert Sidney Baker (1916 – 30 September 2009) was a British film and television producer. At times, he was also a cinematographer and director.2
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Born Oct 17, 1916, died Sep 30, 2009.1
About
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.
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Companies
- Tempean FilmsFounder8
Career
Occupation: screenwriter, cinematographer, photographer, film producer, television producer, film director.4
- Date not recordedFounded Tempean Films3
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, producing comedies, thrillers, and mysteries. Their work included Jack the Ripper, The Siege of Sidney Street, The Hellfire Club, and The Secret of Monte Carlo. Later, Baker was to be extensively involved with the filmed usage of the Leslie Charteris creation The Saint, and he produced The Persuaders!.
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Personal life
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Sources
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- 1WikidataRobert S. Baker on Wikidata
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- 8WikidataTempean Films, Founder