Personal Info
Birth date
1934-08-24 (91 Years)
Day of death
2016-08-13
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Birmingham, England, UK
Also known as
Ken Baker
Kenneth George Baker
Кенни Бейкер
Kenny Baker
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.
Filmography
Jeopardy!
6.876
Overview:
America's favorite quiz show where contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in question form.Casualty
6.1
Overview:
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.The Avengers
7.7
Overview:
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners. Jonathan Steed - an urbane, proper gentleman spy - teams with various assistants throughout the series' run, including Dr. David Keel, Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King, to repeatedly save the world from diabolical schemes plotted by equally diabolical evil-doers (among them robots and man-eating monsters).Star Wars
8.204
Overview:
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
6.567
Overview:
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
7.453
Overview:
The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power – and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
6.585
Overview:
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot that could change the galaxy forever.The Empire Strikes Back
8.395
Overview:
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.Return of the Jedi
7.904
Overview:
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.Labyrinth
7.275
Overview:
When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King who whisks Toby away to his castle at the center of a labyrinth. Sarah enters into a bargain with the Goblin King where she is given just thirteen hours to solve the labyrinth and rescue Toby, or else lose him forever.Amadeus
8
Overview:
Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.The Chronicles of Narnia
7.4
Overview:
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated from London at the beginning of the Second World War, little dreaming of the magical adventures that lie ahead.Circus of Horrors
5.9
Overview:
A plastic surgeon and his nurse join a bizarre circus to escape from the police. Here he befriends deformed women and transforms them for his "Temple of Beauty". However, when they threaten to leave, they meet with mysterious accidents.The Elephant Man
8.05
Overview:
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.Willow
7.005
Overview:
The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.Sleeping Beauty
7.5
Overview:
Feature-length, live-action musical version of the classic fairy tale by Charles Perrault.The Making of Star Wars
7
Overview:
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.Man of the World
7
Overview:
Michael Strait is a world-renowned photographer whose assignments lead him into investigating mysterious goings-on amongst the rich and glamorous and intrigue from far-flung places as Iraq, French Indochina, and Algiers.The Pixar Story
7.6
Overview:
A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.Time Bandits
6.609
Overview:
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.The Real History of Science Fiction
6.9
Overview:
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists. Each episode will explore one of the enduring themes of science fiction: time travel; the exploration of space; robots and artificial intelligence; and aliens.Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
8.5
Overview:
Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film.Ivanhoe
6.33
Overview:
Ivanhoe, a worthy and noble knight, the champion of justice returns to England after the holy wars, and finds England under the reign of Prince John and his henchmen and finds himself being involved in the power-struggle for the throne of England.Mona Lisa
6.89
Overview:
George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Reduced to working as a minder/driver for high class call girl Simone, he has to agree when she asks him to find a young colleague from her King's Cross days. That's when George's troubles just start.Wombling Free
9.5
Overview:
The adventures of The Wombles, strange creatures who live on Wimbledon Common and pick up the litter left by the humans. There's always time for a nice song and dance as well. This was a film version of the popular childrens TV show.Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
7.7
Overview:
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.I Am Your Father
6.6
Overview:
David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades. A group of Star Wars fans find out why he has been apparently forgotten by Lucasfilm during thirty years, and decide to give him back the glory he never had. This is their last opportunity.24 Hour Party People
6.946
Overview:
Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.The Hunchback of Notre Dame
5.8
Overview:
Quasimodo, the hunchback bellringer of Notre Dame's cathedral, meets a beautiful gypsy dancer, Esmeralda, and falls in love with her. So does Quasimodo's guardian, the archdeacon of the cathedral, and a poor street poet. But Esmeralda's in love with a handsome soldier. When a mob mistakes her for a witch, it's up to Quasimodo to rescue her and claim sanctuary for her in the cathedral.The King and I
5.4
Overview:
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the King have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.Acting
2015I Am Your Father as Himself
2014The Real History of Science Fiction (2 Episodes) as Self
2007The Pixar Story as R2-D2 (archive footage)
2006Manilla Envelopes as Unknown
2005Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith as R2-D2
2004Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy as Self
2004When Star Wars Ruled the World as Self
2004The Story of Star Wars as R2-D2
2003Swiss Toni (1 Episode) as Unknown
2002Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as R2-D2
200224 Hour Party People as Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo, Zookeeper
1999Boobs in the Wood as Bruce Foreskin
1999Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace as R2-D2
1999The King and I as Captain Orton (voice)
1993U.F.O. The Movie as Casanova
1989The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader as Dufflepuds
1988The Chronicles of Narnia (1 Episode) as Dufflepud
1988Willow as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
1987Sleeping Beauty as Elf
1986Inside the Labyrinth as Self
1986Casualty (1, 1 Episode) as Archie, Charles Isaac
1986Labyrinth as Goblin Corps
1986Mona Lisa as Busker
1984Donald Duck's 50th Birthday as R2-D2
1984Amadeus as Parody Commendatore
1984Jeopardy! (1 Episode) as Unknown
1983Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi as Self
1983Return of the Jedi as R2-D2 / Paploo
1982Ivanhoe as Jester (uncredited)
1982The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Pick Pocket
1981Time Bandits as Fidgit
1980The Elephant Man as Plumed Dwarf
1980SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back as R2-D2
1980The Making of The Empire Strikes Back as Self
1980The Empire Strikes Back as R2-D2
1977Wombling Free as Bungo
1977The Making of Star Wars as R2-D2 (uncredited)
1977Star Wars as R2-D2
1962Man of the World (1 Episode) as The Croat
1961The Avengers (1 Episode) as Circus Clown (uncredited)
1960Circus of Horrors as Dwarf
1957Six-Five Special (1 Episode) as Self