Actor

Peter Mayhew

Born 1944-05-19Died 2019-04-30aged 74

Peter Mayhew (1944–2019) is best known for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.

Peter William Mayhew (19 May 1944 – 30 April 2019) was a British-American actor. He was best known for portraying Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series. He played the character in all of his live-action appearances from the 1977 original to 2015's The Force Awakens before his retirement from the role. He also voiced the character in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and portrayed him in some non-canon television shows, including The Muppet Show.

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