Bill Baker was born and raised in California. Following graduation from Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, California in 1977, Bill went on to attend Diablo Valley College. After college, Baker joined the Screen Extras Guild and worked as an extra in both film and television alike from 1979 to 1987. Long since retired from the Screen Extras Guild, Bill now lives in New Jersey.

The Lost Boys
1987 · as Blonde Surfer Guy / Blonde Man at Christening (uncredited)

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985 · as Dancing Blonde Beach Boy / Bellboy (uncredited)

Weird Science
1985 · as Gym Class Student (uncredited)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982 · as Enterprise Trainee (uncredited)

The Day After
1983 · as College Student (uncredited)

Summer School
1987 · as High School Student (uncredited)

Armed and Dangerous
1986 · as Blonde Guy on Pier (uncredited)

Outrage!
1986 · as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)