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Home/People/Jay Baker
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Born
Apr 12, 1961
Age 64
Place of Birth
Sweetwater, Tennessee, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male

Career Highlights

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Movies
2
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IMDb Profile

Jay Baker

Acting

Biography
Jay Wayne Baker (born April 12, 1961, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, USA) is an American actor, producer, and television host. He began his professional career as a musical stage performer at the age of seventeen and spent two decades working in movies and television primarily based in Los Angeles. In 2001, Jay moved back to Tennessee, focusing more on hosting and producing DIY-themed television programs. Baker is known for roles in films such as April Fool's Day (1986), Shag (1989), and Naked Lies (1998), as well as guest appearances on TV shows like The Dukes of Hazzard, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (he played Stevens in the episode "Starship Down"), Baywatch, and Savannah. He has also hosted numerous home improvement shows, including Floors, Doors & Windows and Build an Outdoor Kitchen. In addition to acting and hosting, Jay Baker has produced several TV series related to home improvement and renovation. He lives in Tennessee with his family and continues to be involved in television production and hosting.
Naked Lies poster

Naked Lies

as Mitch Kendall
1998
The Feminine Touch poster

The Feminine Touch

as Det. Jimmy McGraw
1995
Caroline at Midnight poster

Caroline at Midnight

as Policeman
1994
Storm and Sorrow poster

Storm and Sorrow

as Robert 'Bob' Strand
1990
Shag poster

Shag

as Big Bob
1989
The Incredible Hulk Returns poster

The Incredible Hulk Returns

as Zack Lambert
1988
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory poster

The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory

as Hayes
1987
April Fool's Day poster

April Fool's Day

as Harvey 'Hal' Edison
1986