Kenny Baker
Acting
Born 1934-08-24
Birmingham, England, UK
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.
Known For
Popular credits
Star Wars
R2-D2
The Empire Strikes Back
R2-D2
Return of the Jedi
R2-D2 / Paploo
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
R2-D2
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
R2-D2
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
R2-D2
Amadeus
Parody Commendatore
The Elephant Man
Plumed Dwarf
Labyrinth
Goblin Corps
Willow
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Time Bandits
Fidgit
24 Hour Party People
Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo (uncredited)
Mona Lisa
Busker
The Pixar Story
R2-D2 (archive footage)
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Self
Jeopardy!
The Avengers
Circus Clown (uncredited)
The King and I
Captain Orton (voice)
Casualty
Archie
Casualty
Charles Isaac