Years active 1948–2008 Children 2 children | Name Robert Baker Role Film producer | |
Born 17 October 1916 London, England
United Kingdom Occupation Film and television producer, cinematographer, director Died September 30, 2009, England Spouse Alma Rubenstein (m. ?–2003) Movies Jack the Ripper, The Hellfire Club, Blood of the Vampire, Blackout, The Treasure of Monte Cri Similar People Monty Berman, John Gilling, Leslie Charteris, Jimmy Sangster, Eddie Byrne | ||
Sue Lloyd celebrating the life of Robert S Baker
Robert Sidney Baker (17 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.
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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.
Death
Baker died on 30 September 2009.