Ray Baker
ActingAbout Ray Baker
Ray Baker (born July 9, 1948), sometimes credited as Raymond Baker, is an American theater, television and film actor. A longtime character actor, he has amassed over 100 screen credits. Baker was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from the University of Denver before moving to New York and living and working there for twenty years. Baker appeared on and off Broadway and in regional theatre. From 1982 - 1995, Baker was married to actress Patricia Richardson, with whom he has three children. He has been married to actress and playwright Colleen Dodson since 1997.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ray Baker reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ray Baker's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ray Baker remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Woodrow Wilson, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ray Baker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Baker's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ray Baker.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Keeping Hours | Lenn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Love at First Glance | John | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Claire | Sheriff Birch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Coach Carter | St. Francis Coach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Alien Siege | The President | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Without a Paddle | Sheriff Briggs | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out | Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Holes | Asst. Attorney General | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Trip | Peter Baxter | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Diagnosis Murder: Town Without Pity | Johnny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Woodrow Wilson | voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sweet November | Buddy Leach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | What Lies Beneath | Dr. Stan Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Girl, Interrupted | Mr. Kaysen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Anywhere but Here | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hard Rain | Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest | Wilder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Thousand Acres | Wallace Crockett | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Perfect Body | Elliot Bradley | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Echo | Stu Fishman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Tomorrow Man | Berman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Friend's Betrayal | Robert / Nina's boyfriend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | 747 Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Final Cut | Col. Forsyth | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Secretary | Lester Howland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Speechless | Ray Garvin | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter | Jack Earley | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | On Hope | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Camp Nowhere | Norris Prescott | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Freaked | Bill Blazer | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Hexed | Victor Thummell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | She Said No | Frank Igus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Masters of Menace | Riley Hoover | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Total Recall | Bob McClane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Heart Condition | Harry Zara | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Parent Trap III | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Physical Evidence | Strickler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rain Man | Mr. Kelso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Disaster at Silo 7 | Col. Chadwick | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Everybody's All-American | Bolling Kiely | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Nobody's Child | Joe Balter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Rockabye | Donald F. Donald | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Silverado | McKendrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Places in the Heart | Sheriff Royce Spalding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | C.H.U.D. | Ad Man (as Raymond Baker) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Silkwood | Pete Dawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gloria | Assistant Bank Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years | James Roosevelt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Parades | 1st CID Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Ray Baker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Baker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Baker is "Woodrow Wilson" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Baker acted in?
Ray Baker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Baker?
Other notable films include "Rockabye", "She Said No", and "Rain Man".