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
Deadpool 2
(2018)
Older Russell Collins / Firefist
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Extremis Soldier
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(2001)
Sauron
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(2002)
Man Flesh Uruk
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003)
Featured Orc
The Equalizer
(2014)
Teddy's Guy
The Nice Guys
(2016)
Bodyguard (uncredited)
Star Trek
(2009)
Drill Tower Romulan (uncredited)
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
(2020)
Prisoner
Once Upon a Deadpool
(2018)
Older Firefist
The Killer
(2023)
The Brute
The Book of Eli
(2010)
Construction Thug
Sleepless
(2017)
Bennik
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
(2011)
Adler's Escort (uncredited)
Braven
(2018)
Gentry
Parker
(2013)
Ernesto
Full Filmography
Acting
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(2001)
Sauron
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(2002)
Man Flesh Uruk
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003)
Featured Orc
UnConventional
(2004)
Self
Ringers: Lord of the Fans
(2005)
Self
Potheads: The Movie
(2006)
Grim
The Kingdom
(2007)
Kidnapper
Stiletto
(2008)
Store Clerk
Star Trek
(2009)
Drill Tower Romulan (uncredited)
Powder Blue
(2009)
Thug #1
Blood and Bone
(2009)
Jesus
The Book of Eli
(2010)
Construction Thug
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
(2011)
Adler's Escort (uncredited)
Savages
(2012)
Motorcycle Cop
Parker
(2013)
Ernesto
Out of the Blue
(2013)
Henchman #3
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Extremis Soldier
The Equalizer
(2014)
Teddy's Guy
Falcon Rising
(2014)
Gang Member 2
The Nice Guys
(2016)
Bodyguard (uncredited)
79 Parts
(2016)
Gonzo
Sleepless
(2017)
Bennik
Bridget and Iain
(2017)
Malo
Braven
(2018)
Gentry
Deadpool 2
(2018)
Older Russell Collins / Firefist
Once Upon a Deadpool
(2018)
Older Firefist
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
(2020)
Prisoner
99 Problems
(2021)
The Cook
69 Parts
(2022)
Gonzo
The Last Deal
(2023)
The Boss
The Killer
(2023)
The Brute
Dangerous Waters
(2023)
Henchman John
Crew
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(2001)
Stunts
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(2002)
Stunts
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(2003)
Stunts
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
(2003)
Stunts
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
(2005)
Stunts
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
(2006)
Stunts
Eragon
(2006)
Stunts
The Kingdom
(2007)
Stunts
Next
(2007)
Utility Stunts
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
(2007)
Stunts
Epic Movie
(2007)
Stunts
Stiletto
(2008)
Stunts
Gamer
(2009)
Stunts
Bitch Slap
(2009)
Stunts
Race to Witch Mountain
(2009)
Stunts
Star Trek
(2009)
Stunts
Powder Blue
(2009)
Stunt Double
Angel of Death
(2009)
Stunts
The Expendables
(2010)
Stunts
The A-Team
(2010)
Stunts
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
(2011)
Stunts
Contraband
(2012)
Stunts
Battleship
(2012)
Stunts
Star Trek Into Darkness
(2013)
Stunts
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Stunts
Falcon Rising
(2014)
Stunts
Transcendence
(2014)
Stunts
Ant-Man
(2015)
Utility Stunts and Stunts
Deadpool
(2016)
Stunts
Central Intelligence
(2016)
Stunts
The Nice Guys
(2016)
Stunt Double and Stunts
Captain America: Civil War
(2016)
Stunts and Utility Stunts
Fist Fight
(2017)
Stunts
Bright
(2017)
Stunts
Deadpool 2
(2018)
Stunts
Malignant
(2021)
Stunt Double
Army of the Dead
(2021)
Utility Stunts
Jungle Cruise
(2021)
Stunts
Bullet Train
(2022)
Stunts