Kenny Baker is best known for playing the recurring role as R2-D2 in the Star Wars film franchise. Personal Life: Kenny Baker was born with dwarfism, standing 3-feet-8-inches tall. In 1970, Kenny ...

Baker premiered as smart and smart-alecky R2-D2 in the orginial Star Wars movie, in 1977. He continued the role in the three original Star Wars films and the three prequels. His companion droid, C-3PO ...

Kenny Baker, the actor who portrayed the robot R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, died Saturday after a long illness. He was 81. Baker’s niece Abigail Shield confirmed the actor’s death to the Guardian.

Kenny Baker, the original actor behind the iconic R2-D2 character in Star Wars has died at the age of 81. Standing 3-feet 8-inches tall, the British actor is mostly unknown to casual movie fans, but ...