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Kenny Baker

Biography

Kenny Baker

24 AUG 1934 - 13 AUG 2016

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.

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1 film

Star Wars

Star Wars

1977

Cast · R2-D2

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