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The man who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills won the Oscar for Best Film Editing for "Anora," at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. Baker previously won for Best Adapted Screenplay.
"Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled.
For "Anora" Baker also received nominations for Best Director and Best Picture. Baker attended Gill St. Bernard's School in Somerset County. Baker's films primarily focused on marginalized people living on the fringes of society, from a girl living in poverty in the shadow of Disney World in "The Florida Project," to a destitute porn star in "Red Rocket." His films frequently push boundaries but win critical acclaim.
Baker, who thanked his dog in his acceptance speech, joked that the director had no idea what he was doing and he saved the film in editing.
"Anora" was nominated for six Academy Awards overall. These are Baker's first Oscar nominations.
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