Philippa Baker: key obituary facts
Is Philippa Baker dead? Yes. Philippa Baker died on September 26, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Philippa Baker's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Philippa Baker known for?
She was an Australian actress.
More about Philippa Baker
Born: 1 January 1931.
Place of birth: Sydney.
Gender: female.
Occupation: actor.
Nationality: Australia.
Career began: 1988.
Years active: 1953–1989.
Known for: Number 96 (TV series and film) as Roma Lubinski Godulfus.
Philippa Baker, an Australian actress best known for her work in radio, theatre and television, died on September 26, 2026, aged 93.
Born in Sydney in 1931, she began her career on stage in 1953 before moving into television and live televised drama. Baker was among the early names in Australian radio and spent five years in Gwen Meredith’s Blue Hills, where she played the Scottish nurse Hea, and later became widely known for Number 96, in which she portrayed Roma Lubinski, a role that also linked her to the series’ film version.
Her screen credits also included Annie’s Coming Out and Young Einstein.