Simon Baker, the 55-year-old Australian actor known for his role as Patrick Jane in The Mentalist, has been charged with two drink-driving offences. He is scheduled to appear in Mullumbimby Local Court on September 4, facing charges of attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol and driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Baker, who recently received a nomination for a TV Week Logie Award for his role in the Netflix series Boy Swallows Universe, has no bail conditions associated with the charges. He was previously married to actress Rebecca Rigg for nearly 30 years, and they share three children. The Logie Awards ceremony will take place shortly before his court appearance, where he is up for Best Actor. Baker has had a notable career, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and engaging in a production deal to co-produce the series Lioness.