Peter Mayhew was born on May 19, 1944 in London, England. He earned a place in cinematic history for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise. He also provided the voice of the sidekick Wookie in the Season 3 finale of The Clone Wars.
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About
He earned a place in cinematic history for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise. He also provided the voice of the sidekick Wookie in the Season 3 finale of The Clone Wars.
Before Fame
He was raised in Barnes, Surrey, England. He appeared as the Minotaur in a 1976 adaptation of Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger; he was cast because of his large feet.
Trivia
He appeared as a Wookie on The Muppet Show during the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Barnes, London, and married Angie Luker in 1999.
Associated With
He played the sidekick to Harrison Ford's Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy.
