Sam Baker (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sam Baker
Sam Baker as Hugo in The Lost City (1935)
Born	(1907-05-07)7 May 1907 Taylor, Indiana, United States
Died	8 May 1982(1982-05-08) (aged 75) Abilene, Kansas, United States
Occupation	Actor

Sam Baker (born Samuel D. Baker, May 7, 1907 – May 8, 1982) was an American actor. He was known for his strong screen presence and often appeared in adventure movies. Sam Baker worked alongside famous actors like Rudolph Valentino, Ramon Novarro, Harold Lloyd, and Charlie Chaplin.

Sam Baker was born in Taylor, Indiana. He became known for playing powerful characters, especially in early "jungle" films. One of his most remembered roles was Hugo in the exciting movie series The Lost City (1935). He also played Queequeg in The Sea Beast (1926), which was a silent movie version of Moby Dick.

Sam Baker's Acting Career

Sam Baker's acting career began in the silent film era. His first movie appearance was in The Thief of Bagdad (1924), where he played a sworder. This film starred Douglas Fairbanks.

From Silent Films to Sound Movies

When movies started to have sound, Sam Baker's roles changed. He often played characters like tribal chiefs in adventure films. Later, he took on smaller parts. In the 1929 sound remake of The Island of Lost Ships, he played himself.

Memorable Roles in Early Cinema

• The Missing Link: In 1927, Sam Baker played the main character, "The Link," in the film The Missing Link. His impressive physical presence made him a great fit for this role.
• The Sea Beast: He had a very memorable role as Queequeg in the 1926 silent film The Sea Beast. This movie was based on the famous book Moby Dick.
• The Lost City: In 1935, he starred as Hugo in the popular movie series The Lost City. This role is one of the most easily recalled parts he played.

Sam Baker's Filmography

Here is a list of some of the movies Sam Baker appeared in:

Sam Baker passed away in Abilene, Kansas, in May 1982.