Lenny Baker
Biography
Lenny Baker was an American actor who worked in theater, film, and television. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, he studied acting at Boston University and graduated in 1966. After college he joined the Actors Theatre of Louisville, making his acting debut there in All the King's Men. He went on to make his Off Broadway debut in City Scene in 1969 and his Broadway debut in 1974. Known for playing offbeat characters, he appeared in The Hospital (1971), The Paper Chase (1973), and Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976), which brought him a Golden Globe nomination. He won a Tony Award for his performance in I Love My Wife in 1977. His television credits included Pueblo (1973) and episodes of Kojak, Starsky and Hutch, The Rockford Files, and Taxi. He died in 1982.
37years old at death
- Born Brookline
- Died Hallandale Beach
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 5 years1971 to 1976
Every film, newest first
- 1976Next Stop, Greenwich VillageIMDb rating 7.0
- 1973The Paper ChaseIMDb rating 7.2
- 1971The HospitalIMDb rating 7.1
Genres
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Worked with
Lenny Baker made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Christopher Walken's page
Jeff Goldblum's page
Shelley Winters's page
Edward Herrmann's page
Lois Smith's page
George C. Scott's page
All films by James Bridges
All films by Arthur Hiller
All films by Paul Mazursky
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.