Kenny Baker

August 24, 1934 - August 13, 2016 Birmingham, England, UK

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.

His titles like Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 15, 2026

Watched: 0/23

Weighted avg: 7.50 /10

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Star Wars

1977May 1977 by George Lucas

Supporting as R2-D2

Supporting as R2-D2

7.93 Excellent+
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2

The Empire Strikes Back

1980May 1980 by Irvin Kershner

Supporting as R2-D2

Supporting as R2-D2

8.14 Excellent++
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3

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999May 1999 by George Lucas

Minor role as R2-D2

Minor role as R2-D2

6.13 Good--
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4

Return of the Jedi

1983May 1983 by Richard Marquand

Minor role as R2-D2 / Paploo

Minor role as R2-D2 / Paploo

7.60 Excellent-
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5

Amadeus

1984September 1984 by Miloš Forman

Minor role as Parody Commendatore

Minor role as Parody Commendatore

7.71 Excellent
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6

Time Bandits

1981July 1981 by Terry Gilliam

Starring as Fidgit

Starring as Fidgit

6.18 Good--
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7

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

2004September 2004 by Edith Becker

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

7.06 Good++
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8

The King and I

1999March 1999 by Richard Rich

Supporting as Captain Orton (voice)

Supporting as Captain Orton (voice)

5.22 Okay-
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9

I Am Your Father

2015October 2015 by Marcos Cabotá

Supporting as Himself

Supporting as Himself

6.07 Okay++
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10

Circus of Horrors

1960April 1960 by Sidney Hayers

Minor role as Dwarf

Minor role as Dwarf

5.57 Okay
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11

The Story of Star Wars

2004August 2004 by Sam Hurwitz

Starring as R2-D2

Starring as R2-D2

6.25 Good--
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12

The Making of Star Wars

1977September 1977 by Robert Guenette

Minor role as R2-D2 (uncredited)

Minor role as R2-D2 (uncredited)

6.31 Good--
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13

When Star Wars Ruled the World

2004September 2004

Lead role as Self

Lead role as Self

6.44 Good-
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14

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1982February 1982 by Michael Tuchner

Minor role as Pick Pocket

Minor role as Pick Pocket

5.68 Okay+
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15

Sleeping Beauty

1987June 1987 by David Irving

Starring as Elf

Starring as Elf

6.18 Good--
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16

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi

1983November 1983 by Robert Guenette

Starring as Self

Starring as Self

6.50 Good-
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17

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

1980September 1980 by Robert Guenette

Supporting as R2-D2 (archive footage)

Supporting as R2-D2 (archive footage)

6.41 Good-
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Inside the Labyrinth

1986December 1986 by Desmond Saunders

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

6.35 Good-
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19

Boobs in the Wood

1999June 1999

Supporting as Bruce Foreskin

Supporting as Bruce Foreskin

5.99 Okay++
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20

U.F.O. The Movie

1993December 1993 by Tony Dow

Minor role as Casanova

Minor role as Casanova

Needs more reviews
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21

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

1980September 1980 by Michel Parbot

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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22

Wombling Free

1977December 1977 by Lionel Jeffries

Supporting as Bungo

Supporting as Bungo

Needs more reviews
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23

Donald Duck's 50th Birthday

1984November 1984 by Andrew Solt

Minor role as R2-D2

Minor role as R2-D2

Needs more reviews