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Kenny Baker was an English actor, comedian and musician who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars franchise. He also appeared in other films such as The Elephant Man, Time Bandits and Labyrinth.
Kenny Baker (1934-2016) was a British actor who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars films. He also appeared in Time Bandits, The Elephant Man and other movies. See his credits, photos, videos and trivia on IMDb.
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Aug 13, 2016 · The Star Wars saga lost a legend with the passing of Kenny Baker, who played the iconic droid Artoo in four films. Learn about his career, his legacy, and his footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
Aug 13, 2016 · British actor Kenny Baker, who played the iconic robot R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, passed away after a long illness. He was 3ft 8in tall and loved meeting his fans and working on the franchise.
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Aug 13, 2016 · The British actor, who played the iconic robot in Star Wars films, passed away after a long illness. He also appeared in Flash Gordon, The Elephant Man, and other sci-fi and comedy classics.
Aug 13, 2016 · The British performer played the iconic droid in six Star Wars films, from 1977 to 2005. He also appeared in other movies like The Elephant Man and Labyrinth, but faced challenges and discomfort in the R2-D2 costume.
Aug 13, 2016 · LONDON (AP) — Kenny Baker played the lovable droid R2-D2 in the “Star Wars” films, achieving cult status and fans’ adulation without showing his face or speaking any lines. The 3-foot 8-inch (1.1 meter) performer — a word he preferred to actor — inside the waste-bin-shaped costume has died at 81.