Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

Deceased · Born: Aug 24, 1934 · Died: Aug 13, 2016

Personal Details

Height3' 8"
BornAug 24, 1934 Birmingham, England, UK

Biography

Kenny Baker, a renowned British actor, entered this world on August 24, 1934, in the vibrant city of Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Baker made a lasting impact in the world of cinema, leaving an indelible mark on the industry with his versatility and range. He brought to life memorable characters in a multitude of films, including the 1981 classic Time Bandits, the 2005 blockbuster Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, and the critically acclaimed 1980 drama The Elephant Man.

In his personal life, Baker was deeply devoted to his loving wife, Eileen Baker, with whom he shared a beautiful bond.

Sadly, Kenny Baker's life came to a close on August 13, 2016, in the charming city of Preston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

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2007
The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story as R2-D2 (archive footage)
{"id":150603,"title":"The Battersea Ripper","year":"2006","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-battersea-ripper","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_150603.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_150603.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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2005
{"id":152027,"title":"The Story of Star Wars","year":"2004","character":"R2-D2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-story-of-star-wars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152027.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152027.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":8416,"title":"24 Hour Party People","year":"2002","character":"Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/24-hour-party-people","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6u5crmt4h3m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6u5crmt4h3m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
24 Hour Party People
24 Hour Party People as Elephant Cleaner at Chester Zoo
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{"id":22340,"title":"The King and I","year":"1999","character":"Captain Orton (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-king-and-i-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ep0m45e50v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ep0m45e50v0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
The King and I
The King and I as Captain Orton (voice)
{"id":155452,"title":"Boobs in the Wood","year":"1999","character":"Bruce Foreskin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boobs-in-the-wood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155452.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155452.jpg"},"released":1}
Boobs in the Wood
Boobs in the Wood as Bruce Foreskin
{"id":515,"title":"Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace","year":"1999","character":"R2-D2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5vdug644o600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5vdug644o600.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":185507,"title":"Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader","year":"1989","character":"Dufflepuds","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/prince-caspian-and-the-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185507.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":4933,"title":"Willow","year":"1988","character":"Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/willow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ise3emjagl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ise3emjagl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Willow
Willow as Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
{"id":26734,"title":"Sleeping Beauty","year":"1987","character":"Elf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sleeping-beauty-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26734.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":7557,"title":"Mona Lisa","year":"1986","character":"Busker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mona-lisa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7557.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7557.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa as Busker
{"id":6869,"title":"Labyrinth","year":"1986","character":"Goblin Corps","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/labyrinth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7p3hlijgdc90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7p3hlijgdc90.jpg"},"released":1}
Labyrinth
Labyrinth as Goblin Corps
{"id":1001,"title":"Amadeus","year":"1984","character":"Parody Commendatore","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/amadeus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14773hu568rg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14773hu568rg.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Amadeus
Amadeus as Parody Commendatore
{"id":520,"title":"Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi","year":"1983","character":"R2-D2 \/ Paploo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-the-jedi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4940hl1bso80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4940hl1bso80.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":63426,"title":"The Hunchback of Notre Dame","year":"1982","character":"Pick Pocket","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63426.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63426.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":63236,"title":"Ivanhoe","year":"1982","character":"Jester (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ivanhoe-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ahbhhbj4jf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ahbhhbj4jf0.jpg"},"released":1}
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe as Jester (uncredited)
{"id":5139,"title":"Time Bandits","year":"1981","character":"Fidgit","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/time-bandits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ukiipu8sgt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ukiipu8sgt0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":63976,"title":"SP FX: Special Effects - The Empire Strikes Back","year":"1980","character":"R2-D2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sp-fx-special-effects-the-empire-strikes-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63976.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63976.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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{"id":1225,"title":"The Elephant Man","year":"1980","character":"Plumed Dwarf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-elephant-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6sdrm7v0ie70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6sdrm7v0ie70.jpg"},"released":1}
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man as Plumed Dwarf
{"id":24253,"title":"Wombling Free","year":"1977","character":"Bungo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wombling-free","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24253.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24253.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":518,"title":"Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope","year":"1977","character":"R2-D2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/61rp3jkili40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/61rp3jkili40.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81345,"title":"The Making of 'Star Wars'","year":"1977","character":"R2-D2 (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-making-of-star-wars-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ckucc64ahng.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ckucc64ahng.jpg"},"released":1}
The Making of 'Star Wars'
The Making of 'Star Wars' as R2-D2 (uncredited)
{"id":32661,"title":"Circus of Horrors","year":"1960","character":"Dwarf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/circus-of-horrors","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32661.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
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2015
{"id":7186,"title":"The Real History of Science Fiction","year":2014,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-real-history-of-science-fiction","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7186.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7186.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":152118,"title":"When Star Wars Ruled the World","year":"2004","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/when-star-wars-ruled-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152118.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152118.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
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{"id":61861,"title":"Inside the Labyrinth","year":"1986","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inside-the-labyrinth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61861.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61861.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":162294,"title":"Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi","year":"1983","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/classic-creatures-return-of-the-jedi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162294.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162294.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
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1980