Sala Baker facts for kids

Sala Baker was born in New Zealand on September 22, 1976. He is an actor and a stuntman. You might know him best for playing the bad guy Sauron in the famous Lord of the Rings movies, directed by Peter Jackson.

Sala Baker's Acting Journey

Starting with The Lord of the Rings

Sala Baker first joined the Lord of the Rings film team as a stunt performer. A stunt performer is someone who does dangerous actions or tricks safely for movies. While working on the stunts, he got the chance to play the scary Dark Lord Sauron.

Besides Sauron, Sala also played many other characters in the movies. He was some of the Orcs (goblin-like creatures), a soldier from Gondor, and a warrior from Rohan.

Other Movies and TV Shows

After The Lord of the Rings, Sala Baker worked on many other big movies. These include The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, two Pirates of the Caribbean films, and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. He also appeared in action movies like Deadpool 2, Braven, Sleepless, and Mile 22.

In 2003, Sala also helped behind the scenes on the movie The Last Samurai. More recently, in 2023, he had a main role in the crime movie The Last Deal. He also appeared in David Fincher's action film The Killer.

Sala Baker's Filmography

Movies and TV Roles

Sala Baker has acted in many films and television shows. Sometimes he plays a specific character, and other times he performs stunts. Stunts are often dangerous actions that actors cannot do themselves.

Selected Film Roles

Sala Baker has been in many movies. Here are some of his notable roles:

• 2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring as Sauron and Lugdush.
• 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers as Sauron and a Haradrim warrior.
• 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Sauron and Murgash.
• 2006: Potheads: The Movie as Grim.
• 2007: The Kingdom as a Kidnapper.
• 2007: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End as a Pirate.
• 2009: Blood and Bone as Jesus.
• 2016: 79 Parts as Gonzo.
• 2018: Deadpool 2 as an Older Firefist.
• 2018: Mile 22 as an Assassin.
• 2023: The Last Deal as The Boss.
• 2023: The Killer as The Brute.

Selected TV Roles

Sala Baker has also appeared in several TV series:

• 2008: The Unit as Luis.
• 2009: Chuck as a Terrorist Bodyguard.
• 2019: The Mandalorian as a Klatooinian Raider Captain.

Stunt Work

Sala Baker is also a talented stunt performer. He has done stunts in many popular films and TV shows, including:

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
• The A-Team (2010)

Awards and Recognitions

Sala Baker has been part of award-winning teams for his work in movies.

• In 2001 and 2002, he won the Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. This award is shared with all the main actors in the movie.
• In 2010, he won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture for Star Trek. This award celebrates the amazing work of stunt teams.