We’re answering an age-old question today, in light of Anthony Daniels’ less than kind comments about Kenny (talked about in yesterday’s episode). And the question is thus: What did Kenny do, exactly, to perform Artoo in a way that could actually be called an acting performance?
Here’s a link to one of the online debates about it, and here’s another link leading to discussions that seem to contradict each other.
Also of interest: A Kenny Baker interview, and a feature about “the men inside the suits” of Threepio and Artoo.
Having read all of that (or not, as is your wont), what do you think? Was Kenny actually “performing,” or was he just operating “heavy machinery”? Have your say in the comments.
Trivia Time!
Test your knowledge of the Star Wars universe!Yesterday’s answer: Tatooine (or Jakku, if you;re nasty)
Today’s question: What duo had hoped to quietly take out the Imperial scout troopers on Endor?