Famous Short Guys - Kenny Baker

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Do you recognize this photo of Kenneth Baker, a British actor, who is 3 feet 8 inches tall?

Kenneth Bakereis best known for playing one of the most beloved movie characters of all time.

Still can't place the face?

Maybe this photo will help.



Baker was a circus and cabaret performer when George Lucas hired him to be the man inside R2-D2 in Star Wars in 1977. Baker appears in five of the six Star Wars films; though credited on Episode III, he never filmed any scenes. George Lucas decided to credit him in the film out of loyalty.

Kenny Baker Trivia

Baker played an additional role in 1983's Return of the Jedi as Paploo, the Ewok who steals an Imperial speeder bike.

Baker's other films include The Elephant Man, Time Bandits (Great Movie), Amadeus and Jim Henson's Labyrinth.