The actor, who is only 112 cm tall, ma
Kenny Baker began his career far from Hollywood, performing in circuses and stage troupes where his dance and comedy skills stood out.
His height of 112 centimeters, described as “what might have been a limitation,” instead became a strength.
In 1976, it led to his most famous role as R2-D2 in Star Wars, a part requiring someone “small, nimble, and creative.”
Though the character was “known by sight but not by face,” Baker brought warmth and personality that made R2-D2 iconic worldwide.
Off-screen, Baker shared a deep bond with his wife Yvonne, whom he described with affection and “mutual understanding.”
After her death in 1993, he never remarried. Baker continued working until his death in 2016,
leaving a legacy of resilience, love, and a spirit that lives on “in every beep and twirl” of R2-D2.
