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Peter Mayhew

Orderly / Actor | * 05/19/1944 († 74, 04/30/2019) | Barnes, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
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. ()

Peter Mayhew(19 May 1944-30 April 2019) was a British-American actor, best known for playingChewbaccain theStar Warsfilms.Mayhew was born on 19 May 1944 inBarnes,Surrey, where he was also raised.His height was a product not ofgigantism— "I don't have the big head" — but of an overactive pituitary gland secondary to a genetic disease calledMarfan Syndrome. The overactive pituitary gland was treated successfully in his mid-teens.His peak height was 7feet 3inches (2.21m)

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Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Adventure | Science Fiction

Known for these Movies & Shows

The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power -- and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side. ...

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

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2005 | 3.7/5 | 2h 20min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers. ...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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2015 | 3.6/5 | 2h 16min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the ...

Star Wars

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1977 | 4.1/5 | 2h 1min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture L ...

The Empire Strikes Back

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1980 | 4.2/5 | 2h 4min
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
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Movies with Peter Mayhew as Actor(25)

as Chewbacca (consultant)2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi
as himself2016 Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
as Chewbacca2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens
as himself2010 Jedi Junkies
as Self (uncredited)2009 Fanboys
as Dead Man2008 Yesterday Was a Lie
as Chewbacca2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as himself2004 The Characters of Star Wars
as himself2004 Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as himself2004 When Star Wars Ruled the World
as Chewbacca (archive footage)2004 The Story of Star Wars
as himself2004 Comic Book: The Movie
as himself2000 The Mythology of Star Wars
as himself1999 The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story
as Chewbacca1983 Return of the Jedi
as himself1983 Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
as Chewbacca1982 Return of the Ewok
as Chewbacca1980 SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back
as Chewbacca1980 The Empire Strikes Back
1980 The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
as The Mechanic1978 Terror
as Chewbacca1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special
as Himself (uncredited)1977 The Making of Star Wars
as Minoton1977 Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
as Chewbacca1977 Star Wars

TV Shows/Series with Peter Mayhew as Actor(5)

as himself2012 Comic Book Men
as himself2011 Half in the Bag
as Various1982 The Kenny Everett Television Show
1978 Hazell
as Chewbacca1976 The Muppet Show

Additional Information

Full Name: Peter William Mayhew
Born: Friday, 05/19 1944 (May) in Barnes, London, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Tuesday, 04/30 2019 (April) in Boyd (aged: 74)
Zodiac sign: Taurus (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Other names for Peter Mayhew (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Peter William Mayhew"
Peter Mayhew frequently works together with these people:
George Lucas (25x, Crew)
Mark Hamill (18x, Actor)
Carrie Fisher (18x, Actress)
Anthony Daniels (18x, Actor)
Harrison Ford (15x, Actor)
Kenny Baker (12x, Actor)
Ben Burtt (12x, Crew)
Phil Tippett (12x, Crew)
John Lovelady (12x, Cast)
Frank Oz (11x, Actor)
Rich Evans (10x, Actor)
Alec Guinness (9x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:2119, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/23/2024