Known as one of Australia's greatest athletes, Baker represented a
boxing company in Australia and worked with partner W.F. Howe and his
wife who was very involved in the business. In 1908, he gained fame for
boxing in the Olympic games which were held in London. Baker was also
an expert swimmer and equestrian, performing stunts in 1944's Kleines Mädchen, großes Herz (1944)
as well as teaching a young Elizabeth Taylor how to ride. He also trained actor
Lash La Rue in the use of a bull whip. Prior to his illness, he had been
active teaching polo to a number of film stars. Baker died from
cerebrovascular disease he'd suffered for two years and his $10,000
estate was left to his wife, Ethel Rose Baker.
