Charles Edward Baker (born February 27, 1971) is an American actor, writer, and director. He played Skinny Pete on the AMC series Breaking Bad, and had a recurring role on the NBC series The Blacklist. Charles Edward Baker (born February 27, 1971) is an American actor, writer, and director. He played Skinny Pete on the AMC series Breaking Bad, and had a recurring role on the NBC series The Blacklist.