Frequently Asked questions about R2-D2 and Kenny

How hot is it in R2D2?

On location it gets quite hot especially in Tunisia, when we are in the studio it is not too bad inside. Once on location someone fried an egg on R2D2's shell. The hottest it eever got to while I was inside was 127 Fahrenheit.

How long do you stay inside R2D2?

It depends on the scene, as long as the scene takes really, sometimes it is only 5 minutes, but it can last up to 30 minutes. I am lucky I am not C3PO who has to spend all day in his costume as it takes him so long to get in and out.

How do you get into and out of R2D2?

The head is lifted off, and I am lowered in by two people, there is a seat inside which i can sit on.

What do you do inside R2D2?

I sit inside and listen to instructions, it can be very noisy in there at times, so you have to be alert. I have two levers to enable movement from side to side, but the I can only move 3 inches at a time.

What is it like working with other Star Wars Actors?

Everyone gets on together, but we do not really know each other that well due to the busy and hectic schedules and while we are in our costumes we can not really communicate with each other.

What is your favourite scene from Star Wars?

I enjoyed playing all the scenes I was in, I also enjoy looking back at them now, my favourites to watch have to be attats in the 'Empire Strikes Back' and the Ewoks in 'Return of the Jedi'

How many films have you been in?

So far I have been in 15 films, as well as a number of television appearances. I will be in the 2nd and 3rd Star Wars films also.

What is your favourite film?

The film I most enjoyed being a part of was Time Bandits in which I played a character called Fidgit.

How Long have you been in showbusiness?

I have been in showbusiness for about 50 years

Kenny Bakers film and TV appearances

I was born in Birmingham, and I still live in the UK. I am married with two grown up sons.