From iconic roles to behind-the-scenes action, get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Sala’s career, credits, and more—all in one place.
Sala Baker is a New Zealand-born actor and stunt performer best known for his breakout role as Sauron in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. With over 100 film and television credits, he’s worked across blockbuster franchises (Star Wars, Marvel, DC), earned multiple award nominations, and is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s elite physical performers.
Sala is known for playing physically intense, often intimidating characters—villains, warriors, bodyguards, and action-heavy roles. But beyond that, he brings emotional depth and nuance to the screen, making him much more than just muscle.
Both. Sala began his career as a stunt performer and quickly evolved into a respected character actor. He has performed award-nominated stunts in films like The Kingdom and acted in everything from The Killer to The Mandalorian.
Sauron in The Lord of the Rings
The Brute in The Killer
Star Trek, Deadpool 2, The Mandalorian, Birds of Prey, Jungle Cruise, and more
He’s also worked on Shadow Force, Hostile Takeover, and Echo—expanding his reach across genres and platforms.
Yes—Sala is part of a Screen Actors Guild Award-winning stunt ensemble (Star Trek), and he has multiple SAG and Taurus World Stunt Award nominations, including Best Fight for The Kingdom.
Check out Sala in The Killer (Netflix), The Mandalorian (Disney+), and keep an eye out for upcoming releases like Shadow Force and Hostile Takeover. For a full list, visit his IMDb profile.
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