Leslie David Baker to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Baker created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Baker fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role on the television series The Office (US), is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 67, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 09/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-musician just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouLeslie David

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouLeslie David was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Leslie David Baker was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouLeslie David”
— @universalObserver, 8 Jan 2026
“Baker wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 8 Jan 2026

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