Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Director
Occupations
Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Film director, Film editor, Film producer
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Education
Gill St. Bernard's School, New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Old French < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 69,645 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Screen debut
Directed first film at age 29
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1971 →
Career
Career spanning 25 years (2000-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Pig
DROPTHE GOOD_
11
Notable
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
62
Cultural Uplift
46
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (7)
AWARDS (8)
G
Academy Award for Best Picture
2025
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Director
2025
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
2025
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Film Editing
2025
WON
Biography
Sean Baker (born February 26, 1971) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing independent feature films about the lives of sex workers, including Take Out (2004), Starlet (2012), Tangerine (2015), The Florida Project (2017), Red Rocket (2021), and Anora (2024), the last of which won him the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, as well as Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. He is also known for creating the Fox/IFC puppet sitcom Greg the Bunny (2002–2006) and its spin-offs.
Connections (1)
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sean Baker?
Sean Baker is 55 years old, born on .
Where was Sean Baker born?
Sean Baker was born in Summit, New Jersey, USA.
What movies or shows has Sean Baker been in?
Sean Baker has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Left-Handed Girl (2025), Anora (2024), Cannes Uncut (2023), Starlet (2012), Prince of Broadway (2010).
What is Sean Baker known for?
Sean Baker is primarily known as a director. Sean Baker (born February 26, 1971) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing independent feature films about the lives of sex workers,…
Where can I find more information about Sean Baker?
You can find more about Sean Baker on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
