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, posted to North Africa where he became involved in the army's film and photographic unit, later serving as a combat cameraman in Europe.

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.

Selected filmography

• The Voice of Merrill (1952)
• The Steel Key (1953)
• Sea of Sand (1958)

External links

• Robert S. Baker at the Internet Movie Database
• The Morning After ITC fan site
• Television Heaven fan site on The Saint
• Obituary in The Guardian
• Robert Baker – Daily Telegraph obituary