Born on August 24, 1934, in Birmingham, England, he was a beloved British actor best known for his role as the iconic droid R2-D2 in the Star Wars saga. Standing at 3 feet 8 inches due to dwarfism, he brought life to the character in six of the original films from 1977 to 2005. Before his film career, he was involved in comedy and variety acts. Beyond Star Wars, he appeared in films like "Time Bandits" and "Flash Gordon." He passed away on August 13, 2016, leaving a legacy cherished by fans worldwide.