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

Biography

Baker was born on November 15, 1960, in

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. He was a graduate of

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. 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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'', '' ER'', and ''

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''. He also acted in films such as ''

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'' and '' The Ice Harvest''. Baker also taught acting at Columbia College 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 ''Save the Last Dance'' is a 2001 American dance film produced by MTV Films, directed by Thomas Carter and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film stars Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas as a teenage interracial couple in Chicago who ...

'' (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 23, 1994, to its conclusion after four seasons on March 14, 1999. The series starred P ...

'' 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 Marquette University alumni 20th-century African-American male actors 20th-century American male actors 21st-century African-American male actors 21st-century American male actors