Simon R. Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 30, 1986 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Simon Richard Baker III (born March 30, 1986) is an Aboriginal Canadian actor of Cree, Haida, and Squamish descent. He has appeared in Strange Empire (2014), Murdoch Mysteries (2017), Outlander (2022), and Hey, Viktor! (2023).
Baker hails from North Vancouver-Capilano, British Columbia, and is of Cree, Haida, and Squamish descent.[1] He is a graduate of the Canadian Film Centre Actors Conservatory.[2]
Baker began his filming career at the age nine in the movie Once in a Blue Moon.[3] He played Charlie in North of 60.
In 2023, he worked with FortisBC to present a series of documentaries called The New Energy on First Nation peoples on how indigenous communities have engaged in economic, energy and cultural resourcefulness, to move forward while still preserving their culture and traditions.[1]
