Graham Baker (director)
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Graham Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1938 England |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Notable work | Alien Nation |
Graham Baker (born c. 1938)[1] is an English film director.[2][3][4][5] He directed a number of Hollywood feature films from 1981 to 1999, including the 1988 science fiction film Alien Nation.[6][7]
Baker studied painting, graphic design, and architecture at Leicester College.[8] His first film was the short film Leaving Lily (1975), which was nominated for a BAFTA Award.[9] He has also directed television commercials, such as Isuzu's series of "Joe Isuzu" advertisements in the 1980s.[8] In 2008 Baker wrote the musical play Ipso Facto or The Rake's Return, with songs by Neil Innes.[10][11]