Sala Baker

Sala Baker

Born:22. září 1976

Place of Birth:Wellington, New Zealand

Known For:Crew

Biography

Sala Baker, a talented actor and skilled stuntman hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, has left an indelible mark on the film industry with his captivating performances and daring stunts. Initially brought on board as a stunt performer for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Baker's exceptional skills and dedication led to him landing the iconic role of the Dark Lord Sauron, showcasing his versatility and ability to embody complex characters.

Beyond his memorable portrayal of Sauron, Baker's versatility shone through as he took on various roles within The Lord of the Rings trilogy, including Orcs, a Gondorian, and a member of the Rohirrim. His physical prowess and commitment to his craft brought depth and authenticity to each character he portrayed, earning him acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

In addition to his standout performances in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Baker's talent extended to other blockbuster films, including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, where he continued to showcase his range as an actor. His presence on screen brought a sense of intensity and gravitas to every role he undertook, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

Not content with just acting, Baker's involvement in the film industry also saw him contribute behind the scenes as part of the miscellaneous crew for the critically acclaimed film The Last Samurai in 2003. His dedication to his craft and willingness to immerse himself fully in every aspect of filmmaking underscored his passion for storytelling and his commitment to delivering excellence in every project he took on.

Throughout his career, Sala Baker has proven himself to be a multifaceted talent, seamlessly transitioning between acting and stunt work with finesse and skill. His ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters, coupled with his fearless approach to performing daring stunts, has solidified his status as a respected and sought-after figure in the industry.

With a remarkable filmography that spans iconic franchises such as The Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean, Sala Baker has etched his name in cinematic history as a versatile and dedicated performer. His contributions to some of the most beloved films of our time have left an enduring legacy, showcasing his undeniable talent and passion for his craft.

Off-screen, Sala Baker is known for his humility and professionalism, earning the admiration of his colleagues and fans alike. His commitment to his roles, paired with his down-to-earth demeanor, has endeared him to all who have had the pleasure of working with him, solidifying his reputation as not just a talented actor, but also a genuine and approachable individual.

As he continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances and awe-inspiring stunts, Sala Baker remains a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work, dedication, and a true love for the art of storytelling. His contributions to the world of cinema have left an indelible mark, and his legacy as a versatile and gifted actor and stuntman is sure to endure for years to come.

In a career marked by memorable performances and daring feats, Sala Baker stands as a testament to the power of passion and perseverance in the pursuit of one's dreams. With each role he undertakes and every stunt he performs, he reaffirms his status as a true cinematic force to be reckoned with, captivating audiences and inspiring aspiring actors and stunt performers around the world.

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Herectví

Deadpool 2

Deadpool 2

Older Firefist

2018

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Sauron

2001

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Featured Orc

2003

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​
The Equalizer

The Equalizer

Teddy's Guy

2014

McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Man Flesh Uruk

2002

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

Extremis Soldier

2013

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Star Trek

Star Trek

Drill Tower Romulan (uncredited)

2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Prisoner

2020

Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who had a hit placed on her after she stole a rare diamond from a crime lord.
The Killer

The Killer

The Brute

2023

After a fateful miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Adler's Escort (uncredited)

2011

There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
The Book of Eli

The Book of Eli

Construction Thug

2010

A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys

Bodyguard (uncredited)

2016

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Kidnapper

2007

A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.
Parker

Parker

Ernesto

2013

A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist.
Blood and Bone

Blood and Bone

Jesus

2009

In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.
Braven

Braven

Gentry

2018

A logger defends his family from a group of dangerous drug runners.
Once Upon a Deadpool

Once Upon a Deadpool

Older Firefist

2018

A kidnapped Fred Savage is forced to endure Deadpool's PG-13 rendition of Deadpool 2, as a Princess Bride-esque story that's full of magic, wonder, and zero Fs.
Sleepless

Sleepless

Bennik

2017

Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs, who has a lot of enemies, is caught in a high stakes web of corrupt cops and the mob-controlled casino underground. When a heist goes wrong, a crew of homicidal gangsters kidnap Downs’ teenage son T. In one sleepless night, Downs will have to rescue his son, evade an internal affairs investigation, and bring the kidnappers to justice.
Savages

Savages

Motorcycle Cop

2012

Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.

Produkce

Deadpool 2

Deadpool 2

Stunts

2018

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Stunts

2005

Siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, they discover a charming, once peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Aided by the wise and magnificent lion, Aslan, the children lead Narnia into a spectacular, climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Stunts

2001

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
Deadpool

Deadpool

Stunts

2016

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Stunts

2003

After Port Royal is attacked and pillaged by a mysterious pirate crew, capturing the governor's daughter Elizabeth Swann in the process, William Turner asks free-willing pirate Jack Sparrow to help him locate the crew's ship—The Black Pearl—so that he can rescue the woman he loves.
Bright

Bright

Stunts

2017

In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Stunts

2003

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Stunts

2006

Captain Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Stunts

2002

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War

Stunts

2016

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Stunts

2007

Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann join forces with the revived Captain Barbossa to free Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' locker. The group must navigate dangerous waters, confront many foes and, ultimately, choose sides in a battle wherein piracy itself hangs in the balance.
Bullet Train

Bullet Train

Stunts

2022

Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train.
Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

Stunts

2013

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The Expendables

The Expendables

Stunts

2010

Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.
Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness

Stunts

2013

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
Star Trek

Star Trek

Stunts

2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.
Ant-Man

Ant-Man

Stunts

2015

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
Jungle Cruise

Jungle Cruise

Stunts

2021

Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
The A-Team

The A-Team

Stunts

2010

A man who loves when a plan comes together, Col. Hannibal Smith leads a close-knit team of elite operatives and Iraq War veterans. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, Smith and his men, Capt. H.M. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock , Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus, and Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck, break out and go rogue, using their special talents to clear their names and find the perpetrator. Hot on their trail is Capt. Charissa Sosa, who was once involved with a member of Smith's team and has sworn to capture them, no matter what it takes.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Stunts

2011

There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
Army of the Dead

Army of the Dead

Utility Stunts

2021

Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble: venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.
Central Intelligence

Central Intelligence

Stunts

2016

Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
Epic Movie

Epic Movie

Stunts

2007

When the Pevensie siblings each follow their own path, they find themselves at Willy's Chocolate Factory. Walking through a wardrobe, they discover the world of Gnarnia, ruled by the White Bitch. Meeting up with characters such as Harry Potter and Captain Jack Swallows, the newly reunited family must team up with Aslo, a wise-but-horny lion to stop the White Bitch's army.
The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys

Stunts

2016

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
Malignant

Malignant

Stunt Double

2021

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.
The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Stunts

2007

A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.
Next

Next

Utility Stunts

2007

Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings." But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must use all her wiles to capture Cris and convince him to help her stop the cataclysm.
Fist Fight

Fist Fight

Stunts

2017

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.
Eragon

Eragon

Stunts

2006

In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.
Bitch Slap

Bitch Slap

Stunts

2009

Three bad girls - a down-and-out stripper, a drug-running killer, and a corporate powerbroker - arrive at a remote desert hideaway to extort and steal $200 million in diamonds from a ruthless underworld kingpin.
Gamer

Gamer

Stunts

2009

Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion of the game. Kable's ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind.
Race to Witch Mountain

Race to Witch Mountain

Stunts

2009

A taxi driver gets more than he bargained for when he picks up two teen runaways. Not only does the pair possess supernatural powers, but they're also trying desperately to escape people who have made them their targets.