Kenny Baker

Nationality:
English
Birthdate:
08/24/1934
Birthplace:
Birmingham, England
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biography
For actor Kenny Baker, being 3’8” tall has never been an impediment. In fact, he has used his lack of vertical growth to his advantage, carving out a happy life and successful career that culminated in playing one of film’s most recognizable and adored characters: the petulant droid R2-D2 in all six “Star Wars” movies. Unlike Anthony Daniels, who played his stiffly erudite pal C-3PO, Baker had a viable career prior to “Star Wars,” appearing on stage and in film. Even without the 800 pound gorilla on his resume, Baker would have made a good living as an actor.

Born in Solihull, England and Continued

Credits
Parody Commendatore
2002
Artoo-Detoo
1980
Artoo-Detoo
1977
Casanova
milestones
Year
Milestone
1950 
Started his performing career at the age of 16, when he joined Burton Lester's Midgets
 
Joined Billy Smart's Circus as a clown and shadow Ringmaster
1960 
Made feature debut as a Dwarf in "Circus of Horrors"
1977 
Played the loveable android R2D2 in George Lucas' record-breaking sci-fi fantasy "Star Wars"
1980 
Appeared as a Dwarf in the sci-fi feature "Flash Gordon," adapted from the 1930's comic strip
Continued