Kenny Baker
- Born
- August 24, 1934
- Died
- August 13, 2016 (81 years old)
- Place of birth
- 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
★ 8.2Star Wars
1977
★ 8.4The Empire Strikes Back
1980
★ 6.6Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
★ 7.9Return of the Jedi
1983
★ 7.5Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
★ 6.6Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
★ 8.0Amadeus
1984
★ 8.1The Elephant Man
1980
★ 7.3Labyrinth
1986
★ 6.9Jeopardy!
1984
★ 7.0Willow
1988
★ 7.8The Avengers
1961
Filmography
- 2015I Am Your FatherFilm · Himself★ 6.5
- 2007The Pixar StoryFilm · R2-D2 (archive footage)★ 7.5
- 2006Manilla EnvelopesFilm · Mr. Ice Cream Van
- 2005Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithFilm · R2-D2★ 7.5
- 2004Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars TrilogyFilm · Self★ 7.6
- 2004When Star Wars Ruled the WorldFilm · Self
- 2004The Story of Star WarsFilm · R2-D2★ 7.2
- 2003Swiss ToniSeries
- 2002Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesFilm · R2-D2★ 6.6
- 200224 Hour Party PeopleFilm · Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1999Boobs in the WoodFilm · Bruce Foreskin
- 1999The Unauthorized Star Wars StoryFilm · Self
- 1999Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceFilm · R2-D2★ 6.6
- 1999The King and IFilm · Captain Orton (voice)★ 5.4
- 1993U.F.O. The MovieFilm · Casanova
- 1989The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderFilm · Dufflepuds
- 1988The Chronicles of NarniaSeries · Dufflepud★ 7.6
- 1988WillowFilm · Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1987Sleeping BeautyFilm · Elf
- 1986Inside the LabyrinthFilm · Self★ 7.6
- 1986CasualtySeries · Archie, Charles Isaac★ 6.2
- 1986LabyrinthFilm · Goblin Corps★ 7.3
- 1986Mona LisaFilm · Brighton Busker★ 6.9
- 1984Donald Duck's 50th BirthdayFilm · R2-D2
- 1984AmadeusFilm · Parody Commendatore★ 8.0
- 1984Jeopardy!Series★ 6.9
- 1983Classic Creatures: Return of the JediFilm · Self
- 1983Return of the JediFilm · R2-D2 / Paploo★ 7.9
- 1982IvanhoeFilm · Jester (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1982The Hunchback of Notre DameFilm · Pick Pocket★ 5.7
- 1981Time BanditsFilm · Fidgit★ 6.6
- 1980The Elephant ManFilm · Plumed Dwarf★ 8.1
- 1980SP FX: The Empire Strikes BackFilm · R2-D2 (archive footage)
- 1980The Making of The Empire Strikes BackFilm · Self
- 1980The Empire Strikes BackFilm · R2-D2★ 8.4
- 1977Wombling FreeFilm · Bungo
- 1977The Making of Star WarsFilm · R2-D2 (uncredited)★ 7.1
- 1977Star WarsFilm · R2-D2★ 8.2
- 1962Man of the WorldSeries · The Croat
- 1961The AvengersSeries · Circus Clown (uncredited)★ 7.8
- 1960Circus of HorrorsFilm · Dwarf★ 5.8
