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R2-D2 actor tells of joy at filling Kenny Baker’s shoes inside ‘the can’
Jimmy Vee was speaking at a preview of a new robot-themed exhibition at V&A Dundee, which features an original prop of the droid.
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Star Wars Icon Kenny Baker Dies, R2-D2 Actor Was 81
Kenny Baker, the British actor who played R2-D2 in the first six ‘Star Wars’ films, has died at the age of 81-years-old. 3 ft 8 in tall, Baker was hired to portray R2-D2 in ‘Star Wars: A New Hop’ back in 1976 after originally getting his first taste of show business working in a theatrical troupe when he was just 16. The huge success of the 1977 film led to Baker reprising the role in 1980’s ‘The Empire Strikes Back’, 1983’s ‘Return Of The Jedi’, and the prequels, too, starting with 1999’s ‘Th
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Star Wars: Why R2-D2 And C-3PO Secretly Hate Each Other
Only two actors have appeared in all seven ‘Star Wars’ films: Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker. The pair have played the mismatched Laurel and Hardy-esque droids C-3PO and R2-D2 for over 35 years, and recently reprised their parts in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7’ and, perhaps, beyond. If I’d have been as big as you, I’d have hit him.” Baker told Justin Lee Collins about his last encounter with Daniels on ‘Bring Back Star Wars’, a Channel 4 documentary about George Lucas’ hit franchise.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Real Reason C-3PO Has A Red Arm
Chances are you’ve seen ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ by now, but if you haven’t you’ve done a commendable job at avoiding spoilers!
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This Life-Sized R2-D2 Fridge IS The Droid You’re Looking For
Just when you thought ‘Star Wars’ tie-in merchandise couldn’t get any more bizarre, behold the R2-D2 fridge. Haier Asia’s AQUA have created a life-sized scale version of R2-D2 and has been modified into the perfect place to store your beers and snacks.
