Overview
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.
Actor
Kenny Baker
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.
Details
- Roles
- Actor
- Born
- 1934-08-24
- Place of birth
- Birmingham, England, UK
- Died
- 2016-08-13
Referenced works
Referenced works (6)
Film
1977
Star Wars - Épisode IV : La Guerre des étoiles
Actor — R2-D2
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
- Action
- Adventure
- Science fiction
Film
1980
Star Wars - Épisode V : L'Empire contre-attaque
Actor — R2-D2
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
- Action
- Adventure
- Science fiction
Film
1999
Star Wars - Épisode I : La Menace fantôme
Actor — R2-D2
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
- Action
- Adventure
- Science fiction
Film
1983
Star Wars - Épisode VI : Le Retour du Jedi
Actor — R2-D2 / Paploo
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
- Action
- Adventure
- Science fiction
Film
2005
Star Wars - Épisode III : La Revanche des Sith
Actor — R2-D2
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
- Action
- Adventure
- Science fiction
Film
2002
Star Wars - Épisode II : L'Attaque des clones
Actor — R2-D2
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.
- Action
- Adventure
- Science fiction
Overview
Kenny Baker
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