Jimmy Vee
Jimmy Vee | |
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 Jimmy Vee at Comic Con, Newcastle in 2016 | |
| Born | November 5, 1959 (age 56) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Height | 1.12 m (3 ft 8 in) |
Jimmy Vee is a British actor and stunt performer. He is best known for playing a number of Doctor Who monsters and aliens, as well as the current actor for R2-D2 in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VIII.
Career
At first, Vee started his career as a stunt double/performer for various small actors[1] and extras in films such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
In November 2015, he was cast as R2-D2 in Star Wars: Episode VIII, succeeding Kenny Baker before Baker's death in August 2016.[2][3]
Personal life
He is a dwarf, standing 1.12 metres (3 ft 8 in) tall.
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 | |
| 2016 | Dark Ascension | Evil Dwarf | Pre-production |
| 2017 | Star Wars: Episode VIII | R2-D2 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Weirdsister College | Gargoyle | Episode: "The Gargoyle" |
| 2005–2007, 2010, 2014 | Doctor Who | Moxx of Balhoon Space Pig Bannakaffalatta Graske Skovox Blitzer |
Episodes: "The End of the World" "Aliens of London" "Attack of the Graske" "Voyage of the Damned" "The End of Time" "The Caretaker" |
| 2007–10 | The Sarah Jane Adventures | Carl Slitheen Graske Krislok Groske |
Episodes: Revenge of the Slitheen "Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane Smith" "Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith" "Death Of the Doctor |
| 2008 | Music of the Spheres | Graske | TV short film |
| 2009 | Prom 13: Doctor Who Prom | ||
| From Raxacoricofallapatorius with Love | Slitheen | TV special for Comic Relief |
References
- ^ "Midlands MCM Expo - Sept '08 - Part 6 - Jimmy Vee 1 - YouTube". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ http://metro.co.uk/2015/11/16/doctor-who-actor-jimmy-vee-is-the-new-r2-d2-in-star-wars-episode-8-5505452/
- ^ "Kenny Baker, actor behind R2-D2, dies". The Guardian. 13 August 2016.
External links
- Jimmy Vee at IMDb
- BBC article about his casting
- Oh So Small - Sole Representative
- Interview with the Daily Record
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