Happy birthday! Tom Baker turns 91 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on January 20, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 91 on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

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Tom Baker is celebrating his 91st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Tom Baker (Doctor Who, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 91st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Baker, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Stewart Baker in Liverpool on January 20, 1934, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Baker's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tom hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tom Baker as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 91.

Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!