Jimmy Vee
| Jimmy Vee | |
|---|---|
 Jimmy Vee at Comic Con, Newcastle in 2016 | |
| Born | 5 November 1959 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Height | 1.12 m (3 ft 8 in) |
Jimmy Vee (born 5 November 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 the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
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 | |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | R2-D2 | Uncredited[5] |
| 2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | R2-D2 | |
| 2017 | Dark Ascension | Evil Dwarf |
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?" "The 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
- 1 2 "Scots actor Jimmy Vee hotly tipped to join Star Wars cast.. but admits he doesn't even know a light saber - Daily Record". Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ↑ "Midlands MCM Expo - Sept '08 - Part 6 - Jimmy Vee 1 - YouTube". Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Doctor Who actor Jimmy Vee is the new R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode 8 | Metro News". Metro.co.uk. 2015-11-16. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
- ↑ "Kenny Baker, actor behind R2-D2, dies". The Guardian. 13 August 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (14 February 2017). "‘Star Wars’: R2-D2 Role to Be Filled by Jimmy Vee in ‘The Last Jedi’". Variety.
External links
- Jimmy Vee on IMDb
- BBC article about his casting
- Oh So Small - Sole Representative
- Interview with the Daily Record
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