Kenny Baker

Actor · 1934–2016 · 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.

Acted in 34

2000s

2007
The Pixar Story
R2-D2 (archive footage)
79
2006
Manilla Envelopes
Mr. Ice Cream Van
2005
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
R2-D2
75
2004
The Story of Star Wars
R2-D2
2003
Swiss Toni
TV
2002
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
R2-D2
63
24 Hour Party People
Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo (uncredited)
76

1990s

1999
Boobs in the Wood
Bruce Foreskin
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
R2-D2
60
The King and I
Captain Orton (voice)
36
1993
U.F.O. The Movie
Casanova

1980s

1989
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Dufflepuds
1988
The Chronicles of Narnia
Dufflepud · 1 episode
73
Willow
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
62
1987
Sleeping Beauty
Elf
1986
Casualty
Archie, Charles Isaac · 1 episode
62
Labyrinth
Goblin Corps
66
Mona Lisa
Brighton Busker
80
1984
Donald Duck's 50th Birthday
R2-D2
Amadeus
Parody Commendatore
85
Jeopardy!
TV · 43 Seasons · Reality TV · Family
79
1983
Return of the Jedi
R2-D2 / Paploo
77
1982
Ivanhoe
Jester (uncredited)
66
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Pick Pocket
61
1981
Time Bandits
Fidgit
75
1980
The Elephant Man
Plumed Dwarf
83
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
R2-D2 (archive footage)
The Empire Strikes Back
R2-D2
87

1970s

1977
Wombling Free
Bungo
The Making of Star Wars
R2-D2 (uncredited)
73
Star Wars
R2-D2
88

1960s

1962
Man of the World
The Croat · 1 episode
1961
The Avengers
Circus Clown (uncredited) · 1 episode
82
1960
Circus of Horrors
Dwarf
59

Appearances8

2010s

2015
I Am Your Father
Himself
2014
The Real History of Science Fiction
Self · 2 episodes
72

2000s

2004
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Self
81
When Star Wars Ruled the World
Self

1990s

1999
The Unauthorized Star Wars Story
Self

1980s

1986
Inside the Labyrinth
Self
75
1983
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Self
1980
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Self