Sala Baker (born 22 September 1976) is a New Zealand actor and stuntman. He is best known for portraying the villain

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in the ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy by

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Career

Originally hired as one of several

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s for ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy, he ended up landing the part of the Dark Lord

. In addition, he also played several Orcs, a Gondorian, and one of the Rohirrim. Outside of ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy, Baker has performed in '' The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'', two ''

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'' movies, '' Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'', ''

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'', Braven, '' Sleepless'', and ''

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''. Baker was also a part of the miscellaneous crew in the making of ''

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'' in 2003.

Filmography

Actor

Film

Television

Stunts

* '' The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (2001): Stunts * '' The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'' (2002): Stunt Performer * '' The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' (2003): Stunts (uncredited) * '' Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'' (2003): Stunts * '' The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' (2005): Stunts * '' Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'' (2006): Stunt Native * ''

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'' (2007): Stunts * ''

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'' (2009): Weapons Demonstration * ''

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'' (2010): Stunts

Miscellaneous crew

* ''

'' (2003): Location Manager: Split Unit * ''

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'' (2003): Traffic Controller/Grip * ''

: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior'' (TV) (2009): Himself, demonstrating Māori weapons

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Sala 1976 births Living people New Zealand male film actors New Zealand stunt performers New Zealand male Māori actors 21st-century New Zealand male actors