Australian actor Simon Baker, known for his role in 'The Mentalist', has pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol during a court appearance in Mullumbimby, New South Wales. The 55-year-old was stopped by police on July 20 while driving intoxicated, with a second charge of attempted driving under the influence being withdrawn. He did not attend the court session but is scheduled for sentencing on September 11. Baker's notable career includes roles in 'Home and Away', 'The Devil Wears Prada', and the Netflix series 'Boy Swallows Universe', for which he recently received multiple award nominations. He earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in 'The Mentalist' from 2008 to 2015. This incident marks his first drink-driving offense.