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Baker appears as R2-D2 in six of the episodic theatrical Star Wars films, and played an additional role in 1983's Return of the Jedi as Paploo, the ewok who steals an Imperial speeder bike. [1] He was originally due to play the ewok named Wicket , but he fell ill and that role was handed over to Warwick Davis .
British actor Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in the first six Star Wars films has died at the age of 83, after a long illness
Kenny Baker (English actor) (1934–2016), played R2-D2 in Star Wars Ken Baker (trade unionist) (1924–2002), British trade unionist Kenneth Baker, Baron Baker of Dorking (born 1934), British Conservative politician
James Vee (born 3 February 1959) is a Scottish [1] actor. He is best known for playing a number of Doctor Who monsters and aliens including Bannakaffalatta in the 2007 Christmas special Voyage of the Damned, as well as the Graske in the Doctor Who spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures.
R2-D2 (/ ˌ ɑːr. t uː ˈ d iː t uː /) or Artoo-Detoo [1] is a fictional robot character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas.He has appeared in ten of the eleven theatrical Star Wars films to date, including every film in the "Skywalker Saga", which includes the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy and the sequel trilogy.
Scottish actor who has portrayed R2-D2 in Star Wars: Episode VII and beyond. [22] 1959– United States: 114 cm (45 in) [23] Billy Barty: American actor with cartilage–hair hypoplasia, who had multiple roles in film from 1927 until his death. [23] [24] 1924–2000 United States: 114 cm (45 in) [25] Bridget Powers
Art Evans, the actor who starred in films like Die Hard 2 and A Soldier's Story, has died at age 82.. Evans died Saturday, Dec. 21, Deadline reported, adding that the actor's rep said the cause ...
Adan Canto, an actor known for 'The Cleaning Lady,' 'The Following' and 'Designated Survivor,' died Monday of cancer. He was 42.