Tag: Kenny Baker

Serpentorslair Staff · August 13, 2016

RIP Kenny Baker Star Wars Legend R2D2 has Passed!

August 13, 2016August 14, 2016 Serpentorslair Staffacting, Kenny Baker, R2D2, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Force Awakens0 comment

Kenny Baker, known for his role as the lovable android ‘R2D2‘ in the Star Wars films, has passed away today at the age of 83. Baker most recently reprised his role as R2D2 in 2015’s mega hit, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘. Share your thoughts with us after the JUMP! Born Kenneth George Baker in Birmingham, England, Baker originally attended boarding school in Kent and planned to follow his father’s footsteps to become an aengraver. His first shot at show business arrived when he was approached in the street to…

Happy 81st Birthday to Star Wars Legend ‘Kenny Baker’!

August 24, 2015 Serpentorslair StaffKenny Baker, Movies, R2-D2, Star Wars0 comment

For those who are not hard core Star Wars fans, you may not know that there is actually a person inside of the ‘R2-D2‘ robot in the original Star Wars Movies. That actor is Kenny Baker, who today celebrates his 81st Birthday. Check out more details on this below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: Starwars.com) At just three feet eight inches tall, he may not be the tallest person in the world. But what he lacks in height, he more than makes up in personality and charm.…