Stanley Baker

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Characters played by Stanley Baker

Pvt. 'Butcher' Brown — The Guns of Navarone (1961)

Skilled engineer and knife fighter, dies during the mission

Achilles — Helen of Troy (1956)

Renowned Greek warrior and king present at the initial Sparta debate. A pivotal military leader in the Greek coalition during the siege of Troy.

Lt. John Chard R.E. — Zulu (1964)

Royal Engineer officer who assumes command and defends Rorke's Drift against overwhelming Zulu forces.

Attalus — Alexander the Great (1956)

Attalus is mentioned as the uncle of Eurydice, the woman Philip marries after divorcing Olympias. Through this family connection, he is associated with the marriage that threatens Alexander's succession and deepens the conflict between Alexander and Philip.

Tom Yately — Hell Drivers (1957)

Protagonist and truck driver who joins Hawlett's haulage company. He is initially quiet but becomes determined to win a wager against Red. He hides his prison past, falls in love with Lucy, uncovers a payroll scam, and ultimately survives a deadly confrontation that kills his rivals.

Inspector Corvin — A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (1971)

Inspector Corvin leads the investigation into the murder and examines the evidence against Carol Hammond. He doubts the case because she described the crime beforehand, arrests Hubert and Jenny, uncovers the truth about the witnesses, and ultimately confronts Carol with his conclusion that she committed the murder.

Dr. Tom Osborne — The Girl with a Pistol (1968)

A physician who treats both Assunta and Frank in a hospital. He truthfully informs Assunta about Frank's homosexuality, which leads to the cancellation of their engagement. By the film's end, Assunta chooses to leave her old life behind and join him in London.

Bennett — The Cruel Sea (1953)

James Bennett serves as the first lieutenant of HMS Compass Rose when Ericson initially takes command. He is described as an abusive martinet, creating a severe disadvantage for the inexperienced ship's company. Bennett is later put ashore because of illness, after which Lockhart matures into the vessel's new first lieutenant.

Astaroth — Sodom and Gomorrah (1962)

Decadent Prince of Sodom and brother to Queen Bera. He orchestrates political plots to overthrow his sister, engages in a secret affair with Lot's daughter Shuah, and deliberately reveals intimate secrets to provoke Lot, resulting in his own death. He is ultimately manipulated by Bera's larger schemes.

Modred — Knights of the Round Table (1953)

Morgan Le Fay's lover and Arthur's principal enemy, Modred challenges Arthur's claim to the throne and gathers opposing forces against him. He later exposes the affair between Lancelot and Guinevere, turns the knights against Arthur, and is finally defeated and killed by Lancelot in mortal combat.

Captain Langford — Yesterday's Enemy (1959)

Captain leading a British retreat group through the Burmese jungle. Makes ruthless tactical decisions, including executing hostages to extract intelligence and ordering wounded soldiers to stay behind. Leads an ambush, attempts to send a radio warning, and is ultimately shot dead trying to signal headquarters.

Charley — Accident (1967)

Charley is Stephen's pushy colleague. During Stephen's wife's absence, he uses Stephen's house for sex with Anna, exposing the unstable and competitive relationships surrounding Stephen. After the crash, he is present when Stephen returns Anna to her university room, but he cannot stop her from packing to leave for Austria.

Career Overview

Stanley Baker has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Zulu Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Zulu, The Guns of Navarone, Innocent Bystanders. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1928-02-29
Birth Place
Ferndale, Rhondda, Wales, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1306352), public domain (CC0).