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Dylan Baker Biography

Birth Name:Dylan Baker

Birth Place:Syracuse, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for a Tony Award in 1991 for his role in La Bete
  • Studied at the College of William and Mary and Southern Methodist University
  • Married actress Becky Gelke in 1990
  • Began acting in school stage productions as a teen before attending the College of William and Mary as well as Southern Methodist University and the Yale School of Drama
  • Started his professional career on Broadway, as he has appeared in numerous productions and garnered several award nominations including a Tony and Obie Award
  • Well known for various character roles on dozens of television series including "Law & Order" and "Northern Exposure" as well as feature films including "Road to Perdition" and "Spider-Man 2"
  • Often lends his voice over skills to books-on-tape including the biography of Steve Jobs, The Grapes of Wrath and The Corrections, among others
  • Studied alongside Chris Noth and Patricia Clarkson while at the Yale School of Drama

Awards

  • 1998Critic's Choice Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 1998NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 1998NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1999Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
  • 1999Breakthrough Award-: winner
  • 1999OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2005OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2009Fright Meter Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2009Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2010Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Audience Award-Narrative: winner
  • 2014BFCC Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2014SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2014WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2015GAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor of the Decade: nominated