
Sala Baker
Known for Crew · 45 credits
- Born
- 1976-09-22 (age 49)
- Place of birth
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Also known as
- Elisala Baker
Biography
Sala Baker is an actor and stuntman from Wellington, New Zealand. Originally hired as one of several stunt performers for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, he ended up landing the part of the Dark Lord Sauron. In addition, he also played several Orcs, a Gondorian, and one of the Rohirrim. Outside of the trilogy, Baker has performed in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and two Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Baker was also a part of the miscellaneous crew in the making of The Last Samurai in 2003.
Known For
TV Shows (10)

The Rookie
2018
as Daxton Reid

The Mandalorian
2019
as Klatoonian Raider Captain

NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
as Henchman #1

Chuck
2007
as Terrorist Bodyguard

The Equalizer
2021
as Rattler

Legends
2014
as Terrorist interrogator (uncredited)

The Last Thing He Told Me
2023
as Gas Man #1/Sully

Echo
2024
as Black Knife

Kidding
2018
as Saudi Pickles

Marvel's Iron Fist
2017
as King
Movies (35)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
as Featured Orc

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
as Sauron

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002
as Man Flesh Uruk

Iron Man 3
2013
as Extremis Soldier

The Equalizer
2014
as Teddy's Guy

Deadpool 2
2018
as Older Firefist

Star Trek
2009
as Drill Tower Romulan (uncredited)

The Nice Guys
2016
as Bodyguard (uncredited)

The Book of Eli
2010
as Construction Thug

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
2020
as Prisoner

The Killer
2023
as The Brute

Hostile Takeover
2025
as Pequino

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011
as Adler's Escort (uncredited)

Shadow Force
2025
as Scath

Blood and Bone
2009
as Jesus

Parker
2013
as Ernesto

The Kingdom
2007
as Kidnapper

Once Upon a Deadpool
2018
as Older Firefist

Savages
2012
as Motorcycle Cop

Braven
2018
as Gentry

Powder Blue
2009
as Thug #1

Sleepless
2017
as Bennik

Falcon Rising
2014
as Gang Member 2

Stiletto
2008
as Store Clerk

Dangerous Waters
2023
as Henchman John

Ringers: Lord of the Fans
2005
as Self

Out of the Blue
2013
as Henchman #3

The Last Deal
2023
as The Boss

UnConventional
2004
as Self

79 Parts
2016
as Gonzo

The Making of 'The Long and Short of It'
2003
as Self

Potheads: The Movie
2006
as Grim

69 Parts
2022
as Gonzo

99 Problems
2021
as The Cook

Bridget and Iain
2017
as Malo
About Sala Baker
Sala Baker is an actor and stuntman from Wellington, New Zealand. Originally hired as one of several stunt performers for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, he ended up landing the part of the Dark Lord Sauron. In addition, he also played several Orcs, a Gondorian, and one of the Rohirrim. Outside of the trilogy, Baker has performed in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and two Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Baker was also a part of the miscellaneous crew in the making of The Last Samurai in 2003. With 45 credits spanning from 2001 to 2025, Sala Baker has appeared in 35 films and 10 TV shows.
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Most Popular Sala Baker Movies
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — as Featured Orc
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) — as Sauron
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) — as Man Flesh Uruk
- Iron Man 3 (2013) — as Extremis Soldier
- The Equalizer (2014) — as Teddy's Guy
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