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Thomas Stewart Baker (born 20 January 1934) is an English actor and writer. He played the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1974 to 1981.
One of Britain's most recognizable (and most larger-than-life) character actors, Tom Baker is best known for his record-setting seven-year stint as the Fourth Doctor in Doctor Who (1963). He was born in 1934 in Liverpool, to Mary Jane (Fleming) and John Stewart Baker.
- January 20, 1934
Tom Baker was born in Liverpool on 20 January 1934, the eldest of three children. His father was a steward in the Merchant Navy, and his devoutly Catholic mother worked as a barmaid and cleaner. The family was poor but aunts, uncles and cousins were kind and supportive, so it was not an unhappy childhood.
One of Britain's most recognizable (and most larger-than-life) character actors, Tom Baker is best known for his record-setting seven-year stint as the Fourth Doctor in Doctor Who (1963). He was born in 1934 in Liverpool, to Mary Jane (Fleming) and John Stewart Baker.
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Jan 19, 2024 · As the actor turns 90 on the 20 January 2024 BBC Archives celebrate this iconic Doctor and his enduring appeal. While it’s over 40 years since Tom Baker hung up his scarf as the regular Doctor...
Forty five years ago people welcomed me into their sitting rooms to join my adventures in time and space when I played The Doctor on BBC television, and now I’m delighted to invite you into my virtual home where you can find news about my latest activities and appearances, read about my life and work, browse photos and videos, and leave a messag...
Tom’s first acting job was as the bear – in full bear costume – in The Winter’s Tale at the Cambridge Theatre, the Edinburgh Festival and Venice. Then came a number of different parts in repertory theatres in the north of England.
