Baird Whitlock is a fictional character from the 2016 film Hail, Caesar!, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. He is portrayed by actor George Clooney and serves as a leading star in a Hollywood studio during the 1950s. The character is known for his charm and charisma, but he also finds himself in a predicament when he is kidnapped by a group of screenwriters. In the film, Baird's abduction leads to a series of comedic and chaotic events as the studio's fixer, Eddie Mannix, played by Josh Brolin, attempts to rescue him. The story explores themes of faith, morality, and the behind-the-scenes workings of the film industry during that era.