What is Mark Linn Baker's Net Worth?
Mark Linn Baker is an American actor and director with a net worth of $3 million. He is best known for his roles in the film "My Favorite Year" and the popular sitcom "Perfect Strangers." Baker's career, which began on the Broadway stage, expanded into film and television with his debut in Woody Allen's "Manhattan." Over the years, he continued to make appearances in shows like "Blue Bloods" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
Early Life
Born on June 17th, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, Mark Linn Baker grew up under the influence of his parents, both involved in the entertainment industry. His mother was a dancer and his father co-founded a theater in Hartford. After high school, he attended Yale University, followed by the Yale School of Drama, where he earned an MFA in Drama in 1979.
Career
Baker's career began on Broadway in the early '80s, featuring in productions like "Doonesbury," "Laughter on the 23rd Floor," and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." His film debut came in 1979 with a minor role in "Manhattan," leading to a more substantial role in the 1982 comedy "My Favorite Year," alongside Peter O'Toole.
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In the mid-80s, Baker transitioned to television, initially appearing in numerous pilots and TV films. He guest-starred in "Miami Vice" and "Moonlighting" and eventually landed the starring role of Larry Appleton in the ABC series "Perfect Strangers." The sitcom, which paired him with Bronson Pinchot, ran for eight successful seasons until 1993.
With "Perfect Strangers" ending, Baker briefly returned to film with "Noises Off" in 1992. However, his post-90s career saw him guest-star sporadically in series like "Ghostwriter," "Full House," "Spin City," and "Ally McBeal." Roles in "Law & Order" and a recurring character in "Twins" marked the mid-2000s, although "Twins" was canceled after one season.
Baker continued acting on stage and in television, featuring in "Relatively Speaking" on Broadway and off-Broadway productions like "The School for Scandal." More recent TV appearances include "Blue Bloods," "The Good Wife," "The Leftovers," "The Good Fight," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "The Blacklist," and "Succession."
Brand Endorsements
In the '80s, Mark appeared in various TV commercials, including for Kellogg's Nutri-Grain cereal and Kraft Life Savers.
Relationships
Mark Linn Baker was first married to Adrianne Lobel, a theater producer and scenic designer, and they had one child before divorcing. Arnold Lobel, Adrianne's father, collaborated with Baker on a Broadway musical adaptation of his "Frog and Toad" book series. In 2012, Baker married actress Christa Justus.
Real Estate
In 2014, Baker sold a NoHo district home in New York City for $1.71 million. The 1,300-square-foot apartment featured two bedrooms, a library, a sky-lit greenhouse, and a walk-in closet, in a building with amenities like a doorman and rooftop terrace. Two years earlier, he and his wife purchased a two-bedroom Manhattan co-operative in Hudson Heights for $835,000.
