Tom Baker
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| 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) |
Trivia

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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