ACTOR · BORN 1969
Simon Baker
- Born
- 30 July 1969, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Known for
- The Mentalist (2008), The Ring Two (2005), Boy Swallows Universe (2024), Scarpetta (2026)
24 archived facts 5 topics 3 sources Last reviewed Nov 2026
Simon Baker (born 30 July 1969) is an actor best known for The Mentalist, The Ring Two and Boy Swallows Universe.
24 Interesting Facts About Simon Baker
Interesting Facts (2)
Behind the Scenes (1)
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His wife Rebecca Rigg, his daughter Stella Baker and his son Claude have all appeared in an episode of The Mentalist (2008). Rebecca appeared in the episode A Dozen Red Roses (2009), Stella appeared in the episode The Greybar Hotel (2014), and his son, Claude made an appearance in the episode Red Sails in the Sunset (2012).
Characters & Cast (2)
Career & Awards (5)
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He, Russell Crowe, and Guy Pearce were all raised in Australia. All three of them also appeared in L.A. Confidential (1997). Baker is the only one of the three who was born in Australia. Pearce was born in England, Crowe in New Zealand.
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Life & Family (14)
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He and ex Rebecca Rigg meet in 1991 on a blind date at the Royal Hotel in Sydney's Paddington. They have been married since 2 October 1998. Their children are: Stella Breeze (b. 8 August 1993), Claude Blue (b. 1998), and Harry Friday (b. 19 September 2001). Longtime friends with Rebecca, actress Nicole Kidman is Harry's godmother.
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His wife Rebecca Rigg, his daughter Stella Baker and his son Claude have all appeared in an episode of The Mentalist (2008). Rebecca appeared in the episode A Dozen Red Roses (2009), Stella appeared in the episode The Greybar Hotel (2014), and his son, Claude made an appearance in the episode Red Sails in the Sunset (2012).
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He and ex Rebecca Rigg meet in 1991 on a blind date at the Royal Hotel in Sydney's Paddington. They have been married since 2 October 1998. Their children are: Stella Breeze (b. 8 August 1993), Claude Blue (b. 1998), and Harry Friday (b. 19 September 2001). Longtime friends with Rebecca, actress Nicole Kidman is Harry's godmother.
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Simon Baker met actress Rebecca Rigg on a blind date in 1991, and they married in 1998. After nearly 29 years together, the couple separated in April 2020; they announced the split in January 2021 with a joint statement saying, "We remain close friends, and our three children will always be our priority."
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He and his former partner Rebecca Rigg met on a blind date in 1991 at the Royal Hotel in Paddington, Sydney. They have been married since 2 October 1998. Their children: Stella Breeze (b. 8 August 1993), Claude Blue (b. 1998) and Harry Friday (b. 19 September 2001). Actress Nicole Kidman, a longtime friend of Rebecca, is Harry's godmother.
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