Kenny Baker (English actor)
Kenneth George Baker (24 August 1934 – 13 August 2016) was an English actor, comedian and musician. He portrayed the character R2-D2 in the Star Wars franchise and also appeared in The Elephant Man, Time Bandits, Willow, Flash Gordon, Amadeus and Labyrinth.
Kenny Baker | |
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Baker pictured in 2012, at Star Wars Celebration VI | |
| Born | Kenneth George Baker 24 August 1934 Birmingham, England |
| Died | 13 August 2016 (aged 81) Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Resting place | Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, musician |
| Years active | 1960–2015 |
| Known for | R2-D2 in Star Wars |
| Height | 1.12 m (3 ft 8 in) |
| Spouse |
Eileen Baker
(m. 1970; died 1993) |
| Children | 2 |
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