Kenny Baker - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 24, 1934 |
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| Died | August 13, 2016 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Kenny Baker's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Portraying R2-D2 in the Star Wars films |
Intro
Kenny Baker was an English actor and musician best known for portraying the droid R2-D2 in the Star Wars film series. His contribution to one of the most influential pop culture franchises made him an enduring figure in cinema history.
Early Life & Background
Kenny Baker was born in Birmingham, England. He was the son of musician parents, and began his professional entertainment career performing in various entertainment troupes, including a circus, before moving into acting. Baker had dwarfism, standing 3 ft 8 in (1.12 m) tall, which shaped both his personal and professional life.
Career Highlights
- Played R2-D2 in the original Star Wars trilogy (1977, 1980, 1983) and the prequel trilogy (1999, 2002, 2005)
- Appeared in 'Time Bandits' (1981), 'The Elephant Man' (1980), and 'Flash Gordon' (1980)
- Worked as a stand-up comedian and cabaret performer prior to his film career
Trivia
- Baker was one of only two actors to appear in all three original Star Wars films as the same character.
- He and Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) were often the only actors physically present during many droid scenes.
- In addition to his film work, Baker performed in a musical comedy act called the Minitones.
FAQs
People also ask
Kenny Baker was born the 24 August 1934.
Birmingham, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About August 24th, 1934, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 24, 1934, American journalist Dorothy Thompson was expelled from Nazi Germany. Thompson, known for her critical reporting on the Nazi regime, was ordered to leave the country after her articles drew the ire of German authorities.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1934 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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