Dan Baker (Home and Away)
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| Home and Away character | |||||||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Tim Campbell | ||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2004–2007 | ||||||||||||||
| First appearance | 1 September 2004 | ||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | 28 November 2007 | ||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Julie McGauran | ||||||||||||||
| Book appearances | Home and Away:Mayday | ||||||||||||||
| Classification | Former, regular | ||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Counsellor Teacher |
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| Father | Kevin Baker |
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| Mother | Noelene Baker |
| Brothers | Peter Baker |
| Wife |
Amanda Vale (1998–2005) Leah Patterson (2005–2008) |
| Sons | Ryan Baker |
| Stepsons | VJ Patterson |
| Nephews | Drew Curtis |
Daniel David "Dan" Baker is a fictional character from the Australian Channel Seven soap opera Home and Away, played by Tim Campbell. The actor has appeared in the series prior to taking the regular role of Dan in 2004. Dan is characterised as a "likeable, committed and passionate" man. He grew up in a small rural town and developed a liking for nature. Dan is a school councilor and many of his storylines involve his family unit. Dan's most prominent relationship is shared with Leah Patterson-Baker (Ada Nicodemou). But their relationship is tested following the introduction of Dan's ex-wife Amanda Vale (Holly Brisley). She claims that Dan used to hit her and even attempts to sabotage his wedding. He is the brother of Peter (Nicholas Bishop) a police officer whose occupation endangers Dan's life. He also has to deal with a gambling addiction, which Campbell carried out research to portray.
Campbell decided to leave the show in 2007 and filmed his final scenes on 5 October. The character was killed in an abseiling accident off-screen. Writers deemed the exit the only plausible option due to the popularity of Dan and Leah's relationship. Critics from the Birmingham Mail, The Sun-Herald and The Newcastle Herald have praised the role only because of Dan's attractive appearance. While writers from the Sunday Mercury criticised Dan and Leah's on-screen partnership.
Campbell joined the cast of Home and Away as Dan in 2004. The actor had previously starred in the series playing the role of Brad, a soccer player for Yabbie Creek.
The writer for the serial's official website described him as a "likeable, committed, passionate, with a great sense of joviality and humour, [...] a balanced, well-rounded guy. He is keen on the outdoors and has an "affinity with nature" because he grew up in a "small rural town". Dan is said to cherish his childhood memories of camping with his father Kevin (Andy Anderson) and brother Peter (Nicholas Bishop). While growing up he was "fiercely competitive" against Peter, but was still "easy-going". Dan stays in Summer Bay after he falls for "the quirk and charm of the town". He works as Student Counsellor at Summer Bay High, a career that is his "primary passion in life".
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