Richard Baker facts for kids
Richard Baker, or Richie Baker, is a common name, and many different people have been known by it throughout history. This page will tell you about some of the interesting people named Richard Baker, from artists and musicians to politicians and athletes.
People in Arts and Entertainment
Richard Baker, the Broadcaster
Richard Baker (1925–2018) was a well-known British broadcaster. He was famous for being the first person to present the BBC's main television news program in 1954. He also presented many classical music programs on radio.
Rick Baker, the Makeup Artist
Richard A. Baker (born 1950), known as Rick Baker, is an American artist who creates amazing special makeup effects for movies. He has won many awards for his work, making actors look like monsters, aliens, or other incredible creatures.
Richard Baker, the Composer
Richard Baker (born 1972) is a British composer and conductor. A composer writes music, and a conductor leads an orchestra or choir. He has written many different kinds of music.
Richard Baker, the Game Designer
Richard Baker is an American author and game designer. He is known for his work on popular role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Game designers create the rules and stories for games.
Machine Gun Kelly, the Rapper
Richard Colson Baker (born 1990) is an American rapper and actor. He is better known by his stage name, Machine Gun Kelly. He has released several popular music albums and appeared in movies.
Two Ton Baker, the Entertainer
Dick Baker (1916–1975), also known as Two Ton Baker, was a talented American pianist, television host, and recording artist from Chicago. He was especially known for his fun and often silly songs, and he created a lot of music for children.
People in Business
Richard Baker, the Surf Apparel Executive
Richard Baker (1946–2009) was an American businessman. He was an important leader for Ocean Pacific, a company that makes clothes for surfing and beachwear.
People in Politics
Richard Baker, the American Politician
Richard Baker (born 1948) is an American politician from Louisiana. He served in the United States House of Representatives, which is part of the country's government, from 1987 to 2008.
Richard Baker, the Scottish Politician
Richard Baker (born 1974) is a Scottish politician. He was a member of the Scottish Parliament, which makes laws for Scotland, from 2007 to 2016.
Richard Chaffey Baker, the Australian Politician
Richard Chaffey Baker (1842–1911) was a politician from South Australia. He was very important because he was the first President of the Australian Senate. The Senate is one of the two parts of the Australian Parliament.
Richard Langton Baker, the Canadian Politician
Richard Langton Baker (1870–1951) was a Canadian politician. He served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons, which is part of Canada's government.
People in Religion
Richard Baker, the Zen Teacher
Richard Baker (born 1936) is an American Zen Buddhist teacher. Zen Buddhism is a type of Buddhism that focuses on meditation and wisdom.
Richard H. Baker, the Bishop
Richard H. Baker (1897–1981) was an Episcopal bishop in North Carolina. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in some Christian churches.
People in Sports
Richard Baker, the Cricketer
Richard Baker (born 1952) is an English cricketer. Cricket is a popular sport, especially in England and other Commonwealth countries. He played for the Somerset team.
Richie Baker, the Irish Footballer
Richie Baker (born 1980) is a former Irish footballer. He played as a forward for several teams in Ireland, including Shelbourne and Bohemians.
Richie Baker, the English Footballer
Richie Baker (born 1987) is an English footballer. He played as a midfielder for various clubs, including Port Vale and Tamworth.
Other Notable People
Richard Baker, the Chronicler
Richard Baker (1568–1645) was an English chronicler. A chronicler is someone who writes down historical events in the order they happened. He wrote a famous book called A Chronicle of the Kings of England.
Richard A. Baker, the Historian
Richard A. Baker (born 1940) is a historian who specializes in the history of the United States Senate. Historians study and write about the past.
Richard Thomas Baker, the Botanist
Richard Thomas Baker (1854–1941) was an Australian economic botanist. A botanist is a scientist who studies plants. He focused on how plants could be used for economic purposes, like for timber or medicine.
Richard R. Baker, the Pronouncer
Richard R. Baker (1909–1993) was the official pronouncer for the Scripps National Spelling Bee for many years. The pronouncer is the person who says the words for the contestants to spell in the famous competition.
See also
- Rick Baker (disambiguation)
