Jimmy Vee
| Jimmy Vee | |
|---|---|
 Jimmy Vee at Comic Con, Newcastle in 2016 | |
| Born | 3 February 1959 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Height | 1.12 m (3 ft 8 in) |
Jimmy Vee (born 3 February 1959) is a Scottish[1] actor and stunt performer. He is best known for playing a number of Doctor Who monsters and aliens, as well as the actor for R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars Episode IX, replacing the late Kenny Baker.
Career
Vee started his career as a stunt double/performer for various small actors[2] and extras in films such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Vee also starred as Cheeky the dwarf in the King's Theatre, Glasgow adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.[1]
In November 2015, he was cast as R2-D2 in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, succeeding Kenny Baker before Baker's death in August 2016.[3][4]
Personal life
He identifies as a dwarf, standing 1.12 metres (3 ft 8 in) tall, the same height as Kenny Baker, who originally played R2-D2.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Goblin | Uncredited |
| 2007 | Skins: Secret Party | Digger | Short film |
| 2009 | Kilt Man | Midget | |
| 2015 | Pan | Lofty | |
| Star Wars: The Force Awakens | R2-D2 | Uncredited[5] | |
| 2017 | Dark Ascension | Evil Dwarf | |
| Star Wars: The Last Jedi | R2-D2 | ||
| 2018 | The Naughty Boys | Mr. Reynolds | |
| 2019 | Star Wars: Episode IX | R2-D2 | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Weirdsister College | Gargoyle | Episode: "The Gargoyle" |
| 2005–14 | Doctor Who | Moxx of Balhoon Space Pig Graske (multiple) Bannakaffalatta Skovox Blitzer | Episodes: "The End of the World" "Aliens of London" "Attack of the Graske" "Voyage of the Damned" "Music of the Spheres" "The Caretaker" |
| 2007–10 | The Sarah Jane Adventures | Slitheen (multiple) Krislok the Graske Groske | Episodes: Revenge of the Slitheen Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane? The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith "From Raxacoricofallapatorius with Love" The Gift Death of the Doctor |
| 2017 | Trust Me | Mr. Kennedy | Episode #1.3 |
References
- 1 2 Lyons, Beverley (11 December 2015). "Scots actor Jimmy Vee hotly tipped to join Star Wars cast.. but admits he doesn't even know a light saber". Daily Record. Glasgow, Scotland: Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ↑ "Midlands MCM Expo - Sept '08 - Part 6 - Jimmy Vee 1 - YouTube". Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ↑ McEwan, Cameron K. (November 16, 2016). "Doctor Who actor Jimmy Vee is the new R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode 8". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
- ↑ Lawson, Nicola (13 August 2016). "Kenny Baker, actor behind R2-D2, dies". The Guardian. London, England: The Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (February 14, 2017). "'Star Wars': R2-D2 Role to Be Filled by Jimmy Vee in 'The Last Jedi'". Variety. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 2, 2018.