Thomas R. Baker

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Birth Name:

Thomas Richard Baker

Height:

188 cm

Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley...graduated from Granada Hills High School...a graduate of CSUN (Political Science and American Government). Went on a treasure hunt in the Caribbean ...got sick with dysentery...joined the US Coast Guard; went to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain during Desert Storm...finished a Master's Degree in the Earth Sciences (Meteorology and Geology) at Mississippi State University...joined the US Navy...performed weather forecasts for the SEAL team in Coronado Island...taught the Observer's Module to other forecasters...joined the US Air Force...served in Dallas, TX after 9/11...as well as Noble Eagle, Iraqi Freedom...started a business repairing antique slot machines...it was incorporated a year later...retired from teaching math/science...wrote several science fiction adventure books: (Danny Dunn and the Teleporter; Danny Dunn, Tornado Chaser; Danny Dunn and the Land Beyond Escape; Danny Dunn and the Nightmare Machine)...currently act in TV, film and stage...write poetry, repair grandfather clocks and build cabinetry...also perform voiceovers... Show less «

It is a privilege to be on set as an actor. At that moment, either principal or background, you are helping to fulfill a vision, a product. ...Show more »

It is a privilege to be on set as an actor. At that moment, either principal or background, you are helping to fulfill a vision, a product. Be grateful for such an opportunity. Show less «

Being on set is not unlike the military. Always, always, always volunteer. Of course you're tired after a long day. We're all tired. Volunte...Show more »

Being on set is not unlike the military. Always, always, always volunteer. Of course you're tired after a long day. We're all tired. Volunteer yourself and fulfill the director's vision. Show less «

Whether it is background or principal, research your part off set. Make that performance the best for your director when on set.

Through kind words or deeds; we make each other's day on set a bit better. For we better ourselves with these selfless acts. With a degree o...Show more »

Through kind words or deeds; we make each other's day on set a bit better. For we better ourselves with these selfless acts. With a degree of certitude do not know when we will cross paths with each other again. Show less «

I highly admire my director, Cameron Crowe, from the set of "We Bought A Zoo". In just 30 seconds upon meeting him for the first time, he up...Show more »

I highly admire my director, Cameron Crowe, from the set of "We Bought A Zoo". In just 30 seconds upon meeting him for the first time, he upgraded me to principal. He took a chance! For two hours, I was immersed in pure improv as an insane US Air Force hurricane hunter pilot. Thank you, sir, for such a wonderful opportunity. Show less «

It is a privilege to be on set as an actor. At that moment, either as principal or background, you are helping to fulfill a vision, to make ...Show more »

It is a privilege to be on set as an actor. At that moment, either as principal or background, you are helping to fulfill a vision, to make a product. Be grateful for such an opportunity. Show less «

I highly admire my director, Cameron Crowe, from the film "We Bought A Zoo". Upon meeting him for the first time, he took a chance on me. Wi...Show more »

I highly admire my director, Cameron Crowe, from the film "We Bought A Zoo". Upon meeting him for the first time, he took a chance on me. Within 30 seconds of speaking to him I was upgraded to principal. For the next two hours it was a joy to immerse myself in pure improvisation as an insane US Air Force hurricane hunter pilot interacting with Matt Damon's character. I truly appreciated such a rare opportunity to perform. Show less «

Being on set is not unlike being in the military. Always, always, always volunteer. Of course, your tired after a long day. We're all tired....Show more »

Being on set is not unlike being in the military. Always, always, always volunteer. Of course, your tired after a long day. We're all tired. Push your envelope, volunteer, and help to fulfill the director's goals. Show less «

Through kind words or deeds, we make each other's day a bit more pleasant on set. For we better our own selves with such behavior and selfle...Show more »

Through kind words or deeds, we make each other's day a bit more pleasant on set. For we better our own selves with such behavior and selfless acts. Indeed, we cannot possibly know with any degree of certitude when we might ever cross paths with each another again. Show less «

Whether it is a background or principal part, research it off set. Bring realism to it. Know it inside and out. Walk, talk, move with self-a...Show more »

Whether it is a background or principal part, research it off set. Bring realism to it. Know it inside and out. Walk, talk, move with self-assuredness. Interact with your fellow actors. Make each and every scene excellent. Show less «

While on set, strive to make your fellow actor look good...when you do that, you will look and perform at your natural best.

On set, I would rather be accused of being kind, decent and respectful than beg for a second chance to make a good first impression.