Actor
Kenny Baker
Born August 24, 1934 in Birmingham, England, UKDied August 13, 201623 films
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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First watchThe Empire Strikes Back19808.4as R2-D2The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
23 films as actor- 2006Manilla EnvelopesMr. Ice Cream Van
- 2005Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithR2-D2
- 2002Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesR2-D2
- 200224 Hour Party PeopleElephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo (uncredited)
- 1999Boobs in the WoodBruce Foreskin
- 1999Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceR2-D2
- 1999The King and ICaptain Orton (voice)
- 1993U.F.O. The MovieCasanova
- 1989The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderDufflepuds
- 1988WillowNelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
- 1987Sleeping BeautyElf
- 1986LabyrinthGoblin Corps
- 1986Mona LisaBrighton Busker
- 1984AmadeusParody Commendatore
- 1983Return of the JediR2-D2 / Paploo
- 1982IvanhoeJester (uncredited)
- 1982The Hunchback of Notre DamePick Pocket
- 1981Time BanditsFidgit
- 1980The Elephant ManPlumed Dwarf
- 1980The Empire Strikes BackR2-D2
- 1977Wombling FreeBungo
- 1977Star WarsR2-D2
- 1960Circus of HorrorsDwarf