Shaun Baker (actor) facts for kids

Shaun Baker is an American actor and a skilled martial artist. He is most famous for playing the character Quick Williams in the TV show V.I.P. This show was shown on many different TV channels, which is called syndication.

Shaun Baker's Acting Journey

Shaun Baker started his acting career in the 1990s. One of his first roles was a small part in the movie House Party in 1990. The next year, in 1991, he appeared in the TV series In the Heat of the Night.

Early TV Roles

Shaun Baker got his first big role on television in the ABC sitcom Where I Live. In this show, he played a character named Malcolm. He acted alongside other stars like Doug E. Doug and Flex Alexander.

After Where I Live finished, he joined the popular FOX sitcom Living Single. On this show, he had a recurring role as Russell Montego. He also appeared as a guest star on several other TV shows. These included Family Matters, CSI: Miami, The District, NYPD Blue, Martin, and A Different World.

Starring in V.I.P.

From 1998 to 2002, Shaun Baker played one of his most well-known characters, Quick Williams. This was in the action-comedy series V.I.P., which starred Pamela Anderson. Quick Williams was a former boxer who became a private investigator.

This role was perfect for Baker because it allowed him to show off his impressive martial arts skills. He is very good at martial arts and holds a first-degree black belt in Shotokan karate.