Dylan Baker

Biography

Dylan Baker is an American actor who began in regional theater as a teenager. Born in Syracuse, New York, he grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia. Not About Heroes, an off-Broadway play, earned him an Obie Award in 1986, and his first film was Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987). His Broadway work includes Eastern Standard and God of Carnage, while the original La Bête brought him Tony and Drama Desk nominations. On screen he drew major critical attention for Happiness (1998), played Robert McNamara in Thirteen Days (2000), and was Dr. Curt Connors in Spider-Man 2 (2004), then appeared in Spider-Man 3 (2007). Other credits include Revolutionary Road (2008), Trick 'r Treat (2007), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). His television roles include Murder One, Damages, Homeland, The Americans, and The Good Wife, for which he earned three Primetime Emmy nominations. He also directed 23 Blast and narrated audiobooks, winning a 2002 Audie Award for The Corrections.

66years old

Turns 67 on October 7in 6 days

Born October 7, 1959Syracuse
Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22

Movie Career

Films: 54
Career span: 39 years1987 to 2026

Genres

Drama61%, 33 films
Comedy44%, 24 films
Thriller24%, 13 films
Crime15%, 8 films
Horror15%, 8 films

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Beyond film
Baker received the 2002 Audie Award for Abridged Fiction for narrating Jonathan Franzen's novel The Corrections, and also recorded Franzen's 2015 novel Purity.
Early training
Baker studied at the Yale School of Drama for a Master's in Fine Arts, where his classmates included Chris Noth and Patricia Clarkson.
Big break
Dylan Baker played a tormented pedophile in Todd Solondz's film Happiness, which came out in 1998. That role earned him major critical attention.
Beyond film
In The Audience, a Broadway play about Queen Elizabeth II's meetings with historical figures, Baker took the part of former Prime Minister John Major opposite Helen Mirren. The production opened on March 8, 2015.

Dylan Baker movies on Netflix

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma2026IMDb rating 7.2as Jeffrey
LaRoy, Texas2024IMDb rating 6.5as Harry
Dream Scenario2023IMDb rating 6.8as Richard
Outpost2023IMDb rating 4.6as Reggie
I'm Charlie Walker2022IMDb rating 5.2as Mr. Bennett
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile2019IMDb rating 6.7as Utah Prosecutor David Yocom
Elizabeth Harvest2018IMDb rating 5.8as Logan
Confirmation2016IMDb rating 6.8as Orrin Hatch
Miss Sloane2016IMDb rating 7.5as Jon O'Neill
Nightfire2016IMDb rating 5.6as Olivetti
Applesauce2015IMDb rating 6.3as Stevie Bricks
The Benefactor2015IMDb rating 5.2as Bobby
23 Blast2014IMDb rating 6.5as Larry Freeman
The Humbling2014IMDb rating 5.5as Dr. Farr
Turks & Caicos2014IMDb rating 6.5as Gary Bethwaite
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013IMDb rating 6.3as Freddie Shapp
2 Days in New York2012IMDb rating 6.0as Ron
Diminished Capacity2008IMDb rating 5.5as Mad Dog McClure
Revolutionary Road2008IMDb rating 7.3as Jack Ordway
Across the Universe2007IMDb rating 7.3as Mr. Carrigan (Lucy's Father)
Chicago 102007IMDb rating 7.3as David Dellinger… (voice)
Spider-Man 32007IMDb rating 6.3as Dr. Curt Connors
The Hunting Party2007IMDb rating 6.7as CIA Operative
The Stone Angel2007IMDb rating 6.1as Marvin
Trick 'r Treat2007IMDb rating 6.7as Steven
When a Man Falls2007IMDb rating 5.0as Bill
Fido2006IMDb rating 6.7as Bill Robinson
Let's Go to Prison2006IMDb rating 5.9as Warden
Hide and Seek2005IMDb rating 6.0as Sheriff Hafferty
The Matador2005IMDb rating 6.7as Lovell
Kinsey2004IMDb rating 7.0as Alan Gregg
Spider-Man 22004IMDb rating 7.5as Dr. Curt Connors
Head of State2003IMDb rating 5.5as Martin Geller
How to Deal2003IMDb rating 5.6as Steve Beckwith
The Elizabeth Smart Story2003IMDb rating 6.0as Ed Smart
Changing Lanes2002IMDb rating 6.5as Finch
The Laramie Project2002IMDb rating 7.1as Rulon Stacey
Along Came a Spider2001IMDb rating 6.4as Ollie McArthur
The Tailor of Panama2001IMDb rating 6.1as Dusenbaker
Committed2000IMDb rating 5.1as Carl's Editor
The Cell2000IMDb rating 6.4as Henry West
Thirteen Days2000IMDb rating 7.3as Robert McNamara
Oxygen1999IMDb rating 6.0as Jackson Lantham
Random Hearts1999IMDb rating 5.4as Richard Judd
Simply Irresistible1999IMDb rating 5.3as Jonathan Bendel
Celebrity1998IMDb rating 6.3as Catholic Retreat Priest
Happiness1998IMDb rating 7.7as Bill Maplewood
The Stars Fell on Henrietta1995IMDb rating 6.4as Alex Wilde
Disclosure1994IMDb rating 6.2as Philip Blackburn
Radioland Murders1994IMDb rating 6.2as Jasper
Love Potion No. 91992IMDb rating 5.7as Prince Geoffrey
Delirious1991IMDb rating 5.8as Blake Hedison
The Long Walk Home1990IMDb rating 7.3as Tunker Thompson
Planes, Trains & Automobiles1987IMDb rating 7.6as Owen

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Spider-Man 22004 Action, Adventure, Fantasyas Dr. Curt Connors
IMDb rating 7.5809K votes
Planes, Trains & Automobiles1987 Comedyas Owen
IMDb rating 7.6182K votes
Spider-Man 32007as Dr. Curt Connors
IMDb rating 6.3720K votes
Trick 'r Treat2007as Steven
IMDb rating 6.7115K votes
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013as Freddie Shapp
IMDb rating 6.3204K votes
Happiness1998as Bill Maplewood
IMDb rating 7.781K votes
Along Came a Spider2001as Ollie McArthur
IMDb rating 6.4105K votes
Revolutionary Road2008as Jack Ordway
IMDb rating 7.3239K votes

Most often with

Richard Shepard directed three of these films, Sam Raimi two and Barry Levinson two. Three actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Greg Kinnear

Becky Ann Baker

Zach Grenier

Willem Dafoe

J.K. Simmons

James Franco

Richard ShepardDirector, 3 films

Sam RaimiDirector, 2 films

Barry LevinsonDirector, 2 films

Films together

Greg Kinnear3 films together, 2005 to 2016
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- Confirmation2016IMDb rating 6.8Baker as Orrin HatchKinnear as Joe Biden
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013IMDb rating 6.3Baker as Freddie ShappKinnear as Gary
- The Matador2005IMDb rating 6.7Baker as LovellKinnear as Danny Wright
Becky Ann Baker3 films together, 2014 to 2023
Becky Ann Baker's page
- Outpost2023IMDb rating 4.6Baker as ReggieBaker as Bertha
- Nightfire2016IMDb rating 5.6Baker as OlivettiBaker as Diane Rogers
- 23 Blast2014IMDb rating 6.5Baker as Larry FreemanBaker as Patty Wheatley
Zach Grenier3 films together, 1991 to 2014
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- Turks & Caicos2014IMDb rating 6.5Baker as Gary BethwaiteGrenier as Dido Parsons
- The Stars Fell on Henrietta1995IMDb rating 6.4Baker as Alex WildeGrenier as Larry Ligstow (owner of Greek restaurant)
- Delirious1991IMDb rating 5.8Baker as Blake HedisonGrenier as Mickey
Willem Dafoe2 films together, 2004 to 2007
Willem Dafoe's page
- Spider-Man 32007IMDb rating 6.3Baker as Dr. Curt ConnorsDafoe as Green Goblin / Norman Osborn
- Spider-Man 22004IMDb rating 7.5Baker as Dr. Curt ConnorsDafoe as Green Goblin / Norman Osborn
J.K. Simmons2 films together, 2004 to 2007
J.K. Simmons's page
- Spider-Man 32007IMDb rating 6.3Baker as Dr. Curt ConnorsSimmons as J. Jonah Jameson
- Spider-Man 22004IMDb rating 7.5Baker as Dr. Curt ConnorsSimmons as J. Jonah Jameson
James Franco2 films together, 2004 to 2007
James Franco's page
- Spider-Man 32007IMDb rating 6.3Baker as Dr. Curt ConnorsFranco as New Goblin / Harry Osborn
- Spider-Man 22004IMDb rating 7.5Baker as Dr. Curt ConnorsFranco as Harry Osborn
Richard ShepardDirector, 3 films, 1999 to 2007
All films by Richard Shepard
- The Hunting Party2007IMDb rating 6.7Baker as CIA Operative
- The Matador2005IMDb rating 6.7Baker as Lovell
- Oxygen1999IMDb rating 6.0Baker as Jackson Lantham
Sam RaimiDirector, 2 films, 2004 to 2007
All films by Sam Raimi
- Spider-Man 32007IMDb rating 6.3Baker as Dr. Curt Connors
- Spider-Man 22004IMDb rating 7.5Baker as Dr. Curt Connors
Barry LevinsonDirector, 2 films, 1994 to 2014
All films by Barry Levinson
- The Humbling2014IMDb rating 5.5Baker as Dr. Farr
- Disclosure1994IMDb rating 6.2Baker as Philip Blackburn
Also two films together48 more actors
- Pierce BrosnanThe Matador (2005) and The Tailor of Panama (2001)
- Richard JenkinsChanging Lanes (2002) and Random Hearts (1999)
- Harrison FordAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) and Random Hearts (1999)
- Michael ShannonRevolutionary Road (2008) and Let's Go to Prison (2006)
- David KoechnerAnchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) and Let's Go to Prison (2006)
- Michael McKeanRadioland Murders (1994) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
- John LithgowMiss Sloane (2016) and Kinsey (2004)
- Richard GereThe Benefactor (2015) and The Hunting Party (2007)
- Chris Rock2 Days in New York (2012) and Head of State (2003)
- Michael LernerCelebrity (1998) and Radioland Murders (1994)
- Elizabeth BanksSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Jeffrey WrightConfirmation (2016) and Chicago 10 (2007)
- Kirsten DunstSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Mark RuffaloChicago 10 (2007) and Committed (2000)
- Peter SarsgaardKinsey (2004) and The Cell (2000)
- Bruce CampbellSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Laura LinneyKinsey (2004) and The Laramie Project (2002)
- Winona RyderTurks & Caicos (2014) and Celebrity (1998)
- Famke JanssenHide and Seek (2005) and Celebrity (1998)
- Leonardo DiCaprioRevolutionary Road (2008) and Celebrity (1998)
- Pruitt Taylor VinceWhen a Man Falls (2007) and The Cell (2000)
- Hank AzariaChicago 10 (2007) and Celebrity (1998)
- Dakota FanningThe Benefactor (2015) and Hide and Seek (2005)
- Timothy HuttonWhen a Man Falls (2007) and Kinsey (2004)
- John CandyDelirious (1991) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
- Amanda PeetChanging Lanes (2002) and Simply Irresistible (1999)
- Cliff RobertsonSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Ted RaimiSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Bill NunnSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- David HarbourRevolutionary Road (2008) and Kinsey (2004)
- Clea DuVallThe Laramie Project (2002) and Committed (2000)
- Camryn ManheimThe Laramie Project (2002) and Happiness (1998)
- Elya BaskinSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Kate Burton2 Days in New York (2012) and Celebrity (1998)
- Tobey MaguireSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Tom AldredgeDiminished Capacity (2008) and The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995)
- James NaughtonTurks & Caicos (2014) and Oxygen (1999)
- Julianne NicholsonDream Scenario (2023) and Kinsey (2004)
- Olek KrupaOxygen (1999) and Simply Irresistible (1999)
- Terry KinneyExtremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) and Oxygen (1999)
- Laila RobinsOxygen (1999) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
- Kathleen ChalfantKinsey (2004) and The Laramie Project (2002)
- Rosemary HarrisSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Gerry BeckerThe Cell (2000) and Happiness (1998)
- Sydney PollackChanging Lanes (2002) and Random Hearts (1999)
- Martin FerreroThe Tailor of Panama (2001) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
- Mageina TovahSpider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man 2 (2004)
- Lexi RandallThe Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995) and The Long Walk Home (1990)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.

Box office

What Dylan Baker's films earned in cinemas worldwide.

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Combined worldwide box office

$2.9 billion

36 of the 54 films have a worldwide figure.

36Worldwide figure
6US gross only
5Never in cinemas
7Figure not found

Top grosser

Spider-Man 32007Dr. Curt Connors$895 million

Highest grossing

The eight biggest films earned 85% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.

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Spider-Man 32007as Dr. Curt Connors
$895M30.5% of the total
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Spider-Man 22004as Dr. Curt Connors
$789M26.9% of the total
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Disclosure1994as Philip Blackburn
$214M7.3% of the total
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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013as Freddie Shapp
$174M5.9% of the total
5
Hide and Seek2005as Sheriff Hafferty
$127M4.3% of the total
6
Along Came a Spider2001as Ollie McArthur
$105M3.6% of the total
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The Cell2000as Henry West
$104M3.5% of the total
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Changing Lanes2002as Finch
$95M3.2% of the total