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Kenny Baker

Acting Born Aug 24, 1934 Birmingham, England, UK 24 credits

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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Full filmography

  • Casualty (1986) as Archie
  • Casualty (1986) as Charles Isaac
  • The Avengers (1961) as Circus Clown (uncredited)
  • Jeopardy! (1984)
  • Star Wars (1977) as R2-D2
  • The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as R2-D2
  • Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as R2-D2
  • Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) as R2-D2
  • Labyrinth (1986) as Goblin Corps
  • Return of the Jedi (1983) as R2-D2 / Paploo
  • Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) as R2-D2
  • Amadeus (1984) as Parody Commendatore
  • The Chronicles of Narnia (1988) as Dufflepud
  • Willow (1988) as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
  • The Elephant Man (1980) as Plumed Dwarf
  • The Real History of Science Fiction (2014) as Self
  • Man of the World (1962) as The Croat
  • Time Bandits (1981) as Fidgit
  • Mona Lisa (1986) as Brighton Busker
  • Six-Five Special (1957) as Self
  • 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo (uncredited)
  • The Making of Star Wars (1977) as R2-D2 (uncredited)
  • The Pixar Story (2007) as R2-D2 (archive footage)
  • Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy (2004) as Self