Kenny Baker

1934-08-24 – 2016-08-13 (age 81) Birmingham, England, UK

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Biography

Kenneth George "Kenny" Baker (August 24, 1934 – August 13, 2016) was a British actor and musician, best known as the man inside R2-D2 in the popular Star Wars film series.

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Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

Known For

Star Wars

1977

as R2-D2

The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980

as R2-D2

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999

as R2-D2

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

2005

as R2-D2

Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

1983

as R2-D2 / Paploo

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002

as R2-D2

Amadeus

Amadeus

1984

as Parody Commendatore

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986

as Goblin Corps

Willow

Willow

1988

as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

1980

as Plumed Dwarf

Time Bandits

Time Bandits

1981

as Fidgit

24 Hour Party People

24 Hour Party People

2002

as Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo (uncredited)

Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe

1982

as Jester (uncredited)

Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa

1986

as Brighton Busker

The Pixar Story

The Pixar Story

2007

as R2-D2 (archive footage)

The King and I

The King and I

1999

as Captain Orton (voice)

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004

as Self

Manilla Envelopes

Manilla Envelopes

2006

as Mr. Ice Cream Van

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1982

as Pick Pocket

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

1980

as R2-D2 (archive footage)