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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.
Kenny Baker was born on 24 August 1934 in Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), Time Bandits (1981) and The Elephant Man (1980). He was married to Eileen Baker. He died on 13 August 2016 in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK.
Kenneth Laurence Baker (September 30, 1912 – August 10, 1985) was an American singer and actor who first gained notice as the featured singer on radio's The Jack Benny Program during the 1930s.
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, the British actor who gave life to the droid R2-D2 in the “Star Wars” films, has died at the age of 81, according to his niece, Abigail Shield.
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.
