people." Baker was heavily criticised for earning vast sums of money despite propounding left-wing politics, sending all his children to English public schools, and owning a large holiday home in Spain. He considered becoming a tax exile in the 1960s but ultimately decided he would miss Britain too much. Many of his friends believed Baker had damaged his acting career through his attempts to transform himself into a businessman. In an interview shortly before his death he admitted to being a compulsive gambler all his life, although he claimed he always had enough money to look after his family. On 27 May 1976, it was announced that he had been awarded a knighthood in the 1976 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours, although he did not live to be invested in person at Buckingham Palace. Legacy Ferndale RFC, a rugby club in the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales, established a tribute to Baker in the form of their "Sir Stanley Baker Lounge". Officially opened by his widow, Ellen Lady Baker, on Friday 24 November 2006, the day's events featured a presentation to Sir Stanley's sons and family members, and a fitting and moving tribute to the man himself via speeches and tales from celebrities and various local people who knew him best. The afternoon also featured a BBC Radio Wales tribute to Sir Stanley, hosted by Owen Money and recorded live in Ferndale RFC itself. The Sir Stanley Baker Lounge features many pictures and memorabilia from his successful career, including a wall plaque commemorating the official opening in both English and Welsh. Filmography TV series, miniseries and films Box office rankings Baker featured several times in the annual poll of British exhibitors for Motion Picture Annual listing the most popular stars at the local box office: 1957 – 7th most popular British star 1958 – 10th most popular British star 1959 – 4th most popular British star 1960 – 8th most popular star in Britain regardless of nationality 1968 – 9th most popular star in Britain regardless of nationality Select theatre credits The Druid's Rest by Emlyn Williams (1943) – with Richard Burton 1944–46 – various with Birmingham Repertory Theatre Adventure Story by Terence Rattigan (1949) – with Paul Scofield Treasure Island (1949) – with Middlesex Repertory Company Wuthering Heights (1949) – with Middlesex Repertory Company Awards 1959 BAFTA – Nomination for Best British Actor for Yesterday's Enemy References Bibliography External links Stanley