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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 .
Aug 13, 2016 · The Star Wars saga lost a legend with the passing of Kenny Baker, who played the iconic droid R2-D2 in four films. Learn about his career, his legacy, and his footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
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 · Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars movies, died in 2016 after a long illness. He was a dwarf actor who also appeared in Flash Gordon, The Elephant Man, and Time Bandits.
- Hannah Shaw-Williams
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.
Aug 13, 2016 · British actor Kenny Baker, who played the iconic droid R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, passed away in 2016 after a long illness. He was a circus clown, a pantomime performer and a comedy act partner before joining the Star Wars franchise in 1977.