Actor · DirectorKenny BakerAugust 24, 1934Birmingham, England, UKAugust 13, 2016 at 81 years oldKenneth George "Kenny" Baker (24 August 1934 – 13 August 2016) was a British actor and musician, best known as the man inside R2-D2 in the popular Star Wars film series.SocialsIMDbWebsiteKnown forStar WarsR2-D2The Empire Strikes BackR2-D2Return of the JediR2-D2 / PaplooStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithR2-D2AmadeusParody CommendatoreStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceR2-D2Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesR2-D2Time BanditsFidgitThe Elephant ManPlumed DwarfLabyrinthGoblin CorpsWillowNelwyn Band Member (uncredited)24 Hour Party PeopleZookeeper