Known for:	The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Doogal, Nicholas and Alexandra
Birth name:	Thomas Stewart Baker
Birthday:	20 January 1934, Liverpool, England, UK
Height:	6' 3" (1.91 m)

An image of him appeared on the episode of _"Simpsons, The" (1989) shown on 26 November 1995. Is the longest serving Doctor Who, his time in the role stretching from December 1974 until March 1981. Is the current "elder statesman" of Doctor Who, having inherited that unofficial title upon the death of his predecessor Jon Pertwee in May 1996. Tom was a largely unknown, unemployed actor who had actually written to the BBC seeking work shortly before he was cast in his most famous role, as the star of Doctor Who. His appointment as Jon Pertwee's successor came after series producer Barry Letts had already considered for the role more famous actors Jim Dale, Richard Hearne, Michael Bentine, Graham Crowden and Fulton Mackay, all of whom had been discounted for various reasons. Has performed with the National Theatre, the Bristol Old Vic and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Children, with Anna Wheatcroft: Daniel and Piers. He is a voice-over artist for television commercials in the UK. He has been mistaken by members of the public for Jon Pertwee. Trained at Rose Bruford Drama School, Sidcup, Kent, UK alongside 'Freddy Jones' . Later members include actors Ray Fearon, Gary Oldman and Stephen Armourae. His mother, Mary Jane Fleming Baker, was Irish. He was a monk for six years before becoming an actor.

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