
Kenny Baker
Known For
Acting
Born
1934-08-24 in Birmingham, England, UK
Died
2016-08-13
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.
Most Known For

Jeopardy!

The Avengers
as Circus Clown (uncredited)

Star Wars
as R2-D2

Casualty
as Archie

Casualty
as Charles Isaac

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as R2-D2

The Empire Strikes Back
as R2-D2

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
as R2-D2

Return of the Jedi
as R2-D2 / Paploo

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as R2-D2

Labyrinth
as Goblin Corps

The Chronicles of Narnia
as Dufflepud

Amadeus
as Parody Commendatore

Time Bandits
as Fidgit

The Elephant Man
as Plumed Dwarf

Willow
as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)

Manilla Envelopes
as Mr. Ice Cream Van

The Real History of Science Fiction
as Self

Six-Five Special
as Self

Man of the World
as The Croat