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Born | Thomas Stewart Baker 20 January 1934 Vauxhall, Liverpool, England |
Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
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Years active | 1956–present |
Known for | Fourth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who |
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Children | 2 |
Website | tombakerofficial |
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Thomas Stewart Baker (born 20 January 1934) is an English actor and writer. He is best known for having played the fourth incarnation and longest-serving Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1974 to 1981.
Later in his career, Baker performed in the television series Medics (1992–1995), Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000–2001) and Monarch of the Glen (2004–2005). He also provided narration for the television comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006) and Little Britain USA (2008). His voice, which has been described as "sonorous", was voted the fourth-most recognisable in the UK in 2006.