Dylan Baker Net Worth

What Is Dylan Baker's Net Worth?

Dylan Baker is an American actor with a net worth of $4 million. His acting career began on stage as a teenager, and he earned degrees from Southern Methodist University and the Yale School of Drama. Among his classmates were Patricia Clarkson and Chris Noth. Dylan's early career saw him winning a 1986 Obie Award for his role in the off-Broadway production of 'Not About Heroes.'

He made his on-screen debut in the 1987 comedy 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles,' starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Baker's first major TV role was in 'Murder One,' and he has appeared in numerous shows, including 'Without a Trace,' 'CSI,' 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent,' 'House,' 'Monk,' 'Damages,' and 'Northern Exposure.' His performance in 'The Good Wife' earned him an Emmy nomination.

Baker's notable film credits include 'Requiem for a Dream,' 'Along Came a Spider,' 'Head of State,' 'Spider-Man 2,' 'Spider-Man 3,' 'Across the Universe,' 'Secretariat,' and 'Anchorman 2.'

Early Life

Dylan Baker was born on October 7, 1959, in Syracuse, New York, and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, the Darlington School, and Georgetown Preparatory School, graduating in 1976. He enrolled at the College of William and Mary in Virginia before transferring to Southern Methodist University in 1980. After completing his bachelor's degree, he earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama.

Career

Baker's career spans theatre, film, and television. He started with Broadway, performing in productions like 'Eastern Standard,' 'La Bête,' 'Mauritius,' and 'God of Carnage.' His performance in 'La Bête' earned him a Tony Award nomination. In 1986, he won an Obie Award for 'Not About Heroes.'

In 1987, he made his film debut in 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles,' followed by roles in 'The Wizard of Loneliness' (1988), 'The Long Walk Home' (1990), 'Delirious' (1991), and 'Love Potion No. 9' (1992). Notable performances in the 1990s include 'Happiness,' for which he won a Gotham Independent Film Award, and 'Oxygen.'

In the 2000s, Baker appeared in 'Requiem for a Dream,' 'The Cell,' 'Thirteen Days,' 'The Tailor of Panama,' 'Along Came a Spider,' and 'Changing Lanes.' His portrayal of Dr. Curt Connors in 'Spider-Man 2' (2004) and 'Spider-Man 3' (2007) is well-known. He also appeared in 'Across the Universe' and 'Revolutionary Road,' among others.

In the 2010s, he acted in 'Secretariat,' 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,' 'Selma,' 'The Benefactor,' 'Catfight,' and 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.'

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On television, Baker has had roles in shows like 'The Murder of Mary Phagan,' 'Miami Vice,' and 'Northern Exposure.' In the 1990s, he appeared in 'Law & Order,' 'Oz,' and 'Murder One.'

In the 2000s, his TV roles included 'CSI,' 'The West Wing,' 'Third Watch,' 'Without a Trace,' and 'Monk.' He also recurred in 'Kings,' 'The Book of Daniel,' and 'Ugly Betty.'

From 2010 to 2015, he played Colin Sweeney in 'The Good Wife,' earning multiple Emmy nominations. He also appeared in 'Damages,' 'The Americans,' 'Blindspot,' and 'Hunters.' His recent work includes 'The Hot Zone: Anthrax.'

Baker is a prolific audiobook narrator, reading titles like 'The Grapes of Wrath,' 'The Corrections,' and 'Purity.' He won the 2002 Audie Award for Abridged Fiction for 'The Corrections.'