Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/24/1934
Place of Birth
Birmingham, England, UK
Also Known As
Ken BakerKenneth George Baker
Kenny Baker
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
Star Wars
as R2-D2
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as R2-D2
Sleeping Beauty
as Elf
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
Amadeus
as Parody Commendatore
Mona Lisa
as Busker
Labyrinth
as Goblin Corps
The Making of Star Wars
as R2-D2 (uncredited)
Willow
as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Ivanhoe
as Jester (uncredited)
The King and I
as Captain Orton (voice)
The Elephant Man
as Plumed Dwarf
Circus of Horrors
as Dwarf
24 Hour Party People
as Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo
When Star Wars Ruled the World
as Self
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
as R2-D2
The Story of Star Wars
as R2-D2