Charles Baker (born February 27, 1971) is an American actor, writer, and director. He is best known for playing Skinny Pete on the

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'', and he has had a recurring role on the

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''. He reprised the role of Skinny Pete in the film '' El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie'', which was released on Netflix on October 11, 2019.

Early life

Baker was born in

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He is the son of a U.S. Army

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, and as a result, he moved frequently during his childhood. Though he had aspirations to become a teacher, he double majored in music and theater in college.

Career

Baker began appearing in small budget movies including ''Playing Dead'' and ''Fat Girls''. He also performed in dubs for multiple

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series, such as ''

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'', and '' D.Gray-man''. In 2006, he wrote, composed, produced, and directed his own short film called ''The Waterson Project''. In 2007, he was cast in the direct-to-video sequel of ''Walking Tall''. In 2008, he was cast in the horror film ''

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''. He was cast in Terrence Malick's '' To the Wonder'' in 2011. He was cast in ''

'' as Skinny Pete, a close associate and friend of Jesse Pinkman who served time in prison. His original character name was supposed to be "skinny stoner" in the audition. He was called back a few days later and his part was expanded. After the filming of his first episode, he was called and asked to return for future episodes. His ability to play the piano was noticed by the writers of the show and in the Season Five episode " Hazard Pay", he plays a piano piece (CPE Bach - Solfeggietto) on a keyboard. In early 2013, he was cast in the

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of ''

'' starring

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. In mid 2013, Baker was cast in '' Ain't Them Bodies Saints''. In mid-2014, he was cast in '' Wild'' starring

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. He was also cast in a recurring role in

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's '' Murder in the First''. He was cast as a Mandalorian on ''

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'' in 2023.

Personal life

Baker married his wife Rachel on April 27, 2002. Together they have two children.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

*
TV GuideQ&A – Charles Baker (Skinny Pete) at AMCtv.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Charles Living people 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors American male pianists Tarrant County College alumni 21st-century American pianists 21st-century American male musicians 1971 births