Dan Baker (Home and Away)

Dan Baker
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Tim Campbell
Duration	2004–2007
First appearance	1 September 2004
Last appearance	28 November 2007
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Julie McGauran
Book appearances	Home and Away: Mayday
In-universe information Occupation Counsellor Teacher Father Kevin Baker 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.