Darrin Baker

Darrin Baker, born in Toronto, Ontario, is a versatile and respected Canadian actor and singer whose career spans from Broadway stages to international film and television productions. Throughout his long and successful career, he has been recognized for both his powerful stage performances and his unforgettable character roles on screen. Having built the foundation of his career in musical theatre, Baker demonstrated his talent on stage by winning Canada's most prestigious theatre award, the Dora Mavor Moore Award. His success led him to New York and the Broadway stages, where he appeared in significant productions such as "The Scarlet Pimpernel," "Wonderful Town," and Disney's "Tarzan" musical. Being part of the original cast of the "Tarzan" musical stands as one of the key turning points in his career. In addition to his theatre work, Darrin Baker has become a sought-after character actor in the television industry, particularly appearing in numerous international productions filmed in Canada. One of his most well-known roles is that of Ross Morgan, the father character in the series "My Babysitter's a Vampire" (2010–2012), which gained popularity among young audiences.

Additionally, he appeared in a recurring role in Guillermo del Toro's horror series "The Strain" (2014). He has guest-starred in dozens of popular shows such as "Suits," "Designated Survivor," and "The Boys." He has also taken on unforgettable supporting roles in feature films. These include the successful musical film "Hairspray" (2007) and the box-office hit horror film "It Chapter Two" (2019). Furthermore, he demonstrated his versatility across a wide range of genres by appearing in films such as the Oscar-winning "The Big Short" (2015) and the action-comedy "My Spy" (2020). Darrin Baker is regarded as one of the most reliable and hardworking actors in the industry, thanks to his consistent performances and professionalism.