The British actor was 81. In this Saturday, May 26, 2007 file photo, actor Kenny Baker, who portrayed the R2-D2 in the first Star Wars movie, signs autographs at Star Wars Celebration IV, billed as ...
Star Wars creator George Lucas issued a statement on StarWars.com following Kenny Baker’s passing. He heaped praise on Baker both as an actor and as a human being. “Kenny Baker was a real gentleman as ...
"I know I'm a bit late with this, but my sadness is profound and no words seemed adequate to convey what we collectively and I personally have lost with the passing of my dear friend Kenny Baker," ...
One of the many things that sets Star Wars apart from other franchises is that fans know the names by heart and easily recognize the faces of the actors that, because of the characters they played, ...
LONDON -- Kenny Baker played the lovable droid R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" films, achieving cult status and fans' adulation without showing his face or speaking any lines. The 3-foot 8-inch performer - a ...
Following Star Wars actor Kenny Baker’s death, Peter Mayhew took to his personal website to honor the man who brought R2-D2 to life. Mayhew – who plays Chewbacca in the space fantasy franchise – ...