As an actor he also appeared in the films Thriller, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Planet of the Apes, Men in Black II, and Men in Black III. He played the title role of King Kong in the original film in 1976. Baker has won 26 awards and been nominated for 34 more. He has won seven Academy Awards for makeup and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6764 Hollywood Blvd. in 2012.