Kenny Baker

Acting • 43 Credits

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.

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Star Wars

Star Wars

1977 ⭐ 4.1
as R2-D2
The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980 ⭐ 4.2
as R2-D2
Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

1983 ⭐ 4.0
as R2-D2 / Paploo
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999 ⭐ 3.3
as R2-D2
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

2005 ⭐ 3.7
as R2-D2
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002 ⭐ 3.3
as R2-D2
Amadeus

Amadeus

1984 ⭐ 4.0
as Parody Commendatore
The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

1980 ⭐ 4.0
as Plumed Dwarf
Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986 ⭐ 3.6
as Goblin Corps
Willow

Willow

1988 ⭐ 3.5
as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Time Bandits

Time Bandits

1981 ⭐ 3.3
as Fidgit
24 Hour Party People

24 Hour Party People

2002 ⭐ 3.5
as Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo (uncredited)
Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa

1986 ⭐ 3.5
as Brighton Busker
The Pixar Story

The Pixar Story

2007 ⭐ 3.8
as R2-D2 (archive footage)
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004 ⭐ 3.8
as Self
Jeopardy!

Jeopardy!

1984 ⭐ 3.5
The Avengers

The Avengers

1961 ⭐ 3.9
as Circus Clown (uncredited)
The King and I

The King and I

1999 ⭐ 2.7
as Captain Orton (voice)
Casualty

Casualty

1986 ⭐ 3.1
as Charles Isaac
Circus of Horrors

Circus of Horrors

1960 ⭐ 3.0
as Dwarf
Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe

1982 ⭐ 3.2
as Jester (uncredited)
I Am Your Father

I Am Your Father

2015 ⭐ 3.3
as Himself
The Making of Star Wars

The Making of Star Wars

1977 ⭐ 3.5
as R2-D2 (uncredited)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1982 ⭐ 2.9
as Pick Pocket
The Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia

1988 ⭐ 3.8
as Dufflepud
The Story of Star Wars

The Story of Star Wars

2004 ⭐ 3.6
as R2-D2
The Real History of Science Fiction

The Real History of Science Fiction

2014 ⭐ 3.4
as Self
Inside the Labyrinth

Inside the Labyrinth

1986 ⭐ 3.8
as Self
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

1989 ⭐ 3.2
as Dufflepuds
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

1980 ⭐ 4.1
as R2-D2 (archive footage)