Leslie David Baker facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Leslie David Baker
Baker at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2019
Born	(1958-02-19) February 19, 1958 (age 67) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater	Loyola University (B.S.) Spertus Institute (M.S.)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1998–present

Leslie David Baker (born February 19, 1958) is an American actor. He is most famous for playing Stanley Hudson on the TV show The Office. This role helped him win two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Baker has also appeared in other TV shows like Still the King and Living the Dream. He has lent his voice to animated series such as Puppy Dog Pals, Doug Unplugs, and Fired on Mars. In movies, he had a main role in Hard Miles (2023) and voice roles in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie and Vivo.

About Leslie David Baker's Early Life

Leslie David Baker was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 19, 1958. He went to Mendel Catholic College Preparatory High School. He earned a degree in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. He also has a master's degree in human services administration from Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership.

Before becoming a full-time actor, Baker taught special education. He also worked in offices and appeared in commercials for OfficeMax. In Chicago, he worked for the Board of Education and the Department of Public Health.

Leslie David Baker's Acting Journey

Baker moved to Los Angeles, California, in the late 1990s to pursue acting.

Playing Stanley Hudson in The Office

Baker's audition for The Office was quite memorable. He was stuck in traffic on his way to the audition. When he arrived, he was a bit tired and grumpy. The show's producers thought he was just being patient.

Baker later said that the character, Stanley Hudson, was written to be like how he felt that day. He just let his feelings show, and two weeks later, he got the part.

Stanley Hudson is a sales representative at Dunder Mifflin, a fictional paper company. He is often shown as a grumpy and defiant character. Many people thought Baker's performance was outstanding. His calm voice and quiet manner made him stand out among the show's other lively characters.

Some of Baker's scenes as Stanley became very popular with fans. For example, in the episode "Did I Stutter?", Stanley is a main focus. Sometimes, Stanley also showed a softer side. In the episode "Stairmageddon", Baker played a very happy Stanley after his character was given a tranquilizer. At the end of the series, Stanley was happy living in retirement in Florida.

Baker and the rest of The Office cast won Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2007 and 2008. These awards were for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

After The Office ended in 2013, Baker continued to be busy with other projects. In 2020, he started a Kickstarter campaign for a spin-off show called Uncle Stan. This show would follow Stanley as he moves to Los Angeles to help his nephew. The campaign raised over $336,000. However, in 2023, Baker announced that the project was delayed. This was due to COVID and Hollywood strikes. He decided to refund the money to the donors.

Other Roles and Projects

Baker at the 38th Saturn Awards in 2012

In 2001, Baker appeared as a janitor in an episode of That '70s Show. In 2011, he released a song called "2 Be Simple." The song had a music video where Baker, dressed in a bathrobe, danced. Many found the song's catchy tune and lyrics amusing.

Baker has also appeared in other TV shows. These include Raven's Home as Principal Wentworth, Scorpion, and Life in Pieces. He was also in the CMT series Still the King.

For movies, he had a voice role in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017). He also appeared in The Happytime Murders (2018). In the animated show Fired on Mars, he voiced the character Hubert Danielson.

Baker has also been in commercials. In 2018, he appeared in an advertisement for FileMaker Inc. with other actors from The Office. In 2020, he starred in a series of commercials for Honey Nut Cheerios.

Leslie David Baker's Filmography

Television Shows

Movies

Awards and Nominations

Leslie David Baker has received several awards and nominations for his acting.

See also

In Spanish: Leslie David Baker para niños