Robert S. Baker
Robert Sidney Baker (1916 – 30 September 2009) was a British film and television producer. At times, he was also a cinematographer and director. Robert S. Baker was 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.
Also recorded as Robert Sidney Baker
Robert S. Baker
- Name
- Robert S.
- Birth Name
- Robert Sidney Baker
- Born
- 1916
- Birthplace
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Died
- 30 September 2009
- Occupation
- * Film and television producer
- Spouse
- Alma Rubenstein
- Nationality
- United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Languages
- English
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• Name — Robert S. Baker • Birth Name — Robert Sidney Baker • Born — 1916 • Birthplace — London, England, United Kingdom • Died — 30 September 2009 • Occupation — * Film and television producer • cinematographer • director • film studio co-founder • Years Active — 1948–2008 • Spouse — Alma Rubenstein • Children — 2
Documentary record
Robert S. Baker lived from 17 October 1916 to 30 September 2009 and was a film producer and film director. The birth of Robert S. Baker is recorded on 17 October 1916, and the death on 30 September 2009.
Film and television career
Film and television 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, 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!.
Death
Death
Baker died on 30 September 2009.
Filmography as director
Filmography as director
• Melody Club (1949) – co-director • Blackout (1950) • 13 East Street (1952) • The Steel Key (1953) • Passport to Treason (1956) • Jack the Ripper (1959) – co-director • The Siege of Sidney Street (1960) – co-director • The Hellfire Club (1961) – co-director
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Life and career
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1916
Robert S. Baker born at London.
1972
Amicalement Vôtre ☆ Robert S. Baker ☆ V.F. ☆ 1971-1972 (1972) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.
2009
Robert S. Baker died.
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