Terrence Alonzo Baker (November 15, 1960 – August 9, 2010) was an American actor.

Biography

Baker was born on November 15, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee. Baker had an acting career that spanned 30 years. He was a successful actor on stage, TV and in film. Some of Baker's credits include ''

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'', ''

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'', '' ER'', and '' Early Edition''. He also acted in films such as ''

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'' and '' The Ice Harvest''. Baker also taught acting at

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and at the Act One Studios. Baker died in his home at the age of 49 on August 9, 2010, after suffering from a heart attack. He is survived by his daughter, five brothers and four sisters.

Filmography

*'' Death of a President'' (2006) as Hat Man *'' Stranger Than Fiction'' (2006) as Demolition Crew #2 *''

'' as Crab Simmons (2 episodes, 2005–2006) *'' The Ice Harvest'' (2005) as Dennis *'' ER'' as Vendor (1 episode, 2001) *'' Just Visiting'' (2001) as Cabbie *'' Save the Last Dance'' (2001) as Mr. Campbell *''

'' as Vaughn (1 episode) *'' Hoodlum'' (1997) as Willie Brunder *''

Due South ''Due South'' is a Canadian crime comedy-drama television series created by Paul Haggis, and produced by Alliance Communications from its premiere on April 26, 1994, to its conclusion after four seasons on March 14, 1999. The series starred Pau ...

'' as Lou Robbins (1 episode, 1996) *''

'' (1992) as Storm Trooper

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Tab 1959 births 2010 deaths Male actors from Chicago American male stage actors American male television actors African-American male actors Marquette University alumni 20th-century African-American people 21st-century African-American people