Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

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

Personal Details

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

Biography

Kenneth George Baker, affectionately referred to as Kenny Baker, was a multifaceted British individual whose remarkable life left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, showcasing his incredible versatility as both an actor and musician.

Born on August 24, 1934, Baker's life was a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication, with his contributions to the entertainment industry spanning multiple decades and genres.

Throughout his illustrious career, Baker's impressive range as an actor enabled him to excel in a wide variety of roles, captivating audiences with his unique charm and presence.

As a musician, Baker's passion and skill shone brightly, with his musical talents serving as a perfect complement to his impressive acting abilities.

Despite his remarkable accomplishments, Baker's life was not without its challenges, and he faced numerous obstacles throughout his journey, including his struggles with dwarfism, which he bravely overcame with his remarkable spirit and determination.

Baker's remarkable life and career serve as a shining example of the incredible impact that one individual can have on the world, and his legacy continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day.

Kirk R. Bennett's remarkable career in the entertainment industry spanned numerous decades, with one pivotal role standing out as a testament to his enduring legacy - his unforgettable portrayal of the man inside R2-D2 in the universally acclaimed Star Wars film franchise, an iconic character that has captivated the hearts and imaginations of audiences globally, forever etching his name in the annals of cinematic history.

Career

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2012
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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
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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
{"id":516,"title":"Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones","year":"2002","character":"R2-D2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ro51s7uf0bo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ro51s7uf0bo.jpg"},"released":1}
{"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
{"id":519,"title":"Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back","year":"1980","character":"R2-D2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/57k7rhdee8d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/57k7rhdee8d0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"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":10301,"title":"The Goodies","year":1980,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-goodies","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10301.jpg"},"released":1}
{"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
{"id":119092,"title":"I Am Your Father","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-am-your-father","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119092.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119092.jpg"},"released":1}
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
{"id":162918,"title":"The Making of 'The Empire Strikes Back'","year":"1980","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-making-of-the-empire-strikes-back-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162918.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162918.jpg"},"released":1}
1980