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Peter William Mayhew [2] (19 May 1944 – 30 April 2019) was a British 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. Actor: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Peter Mayhew was born on May 19, 1944 in Barnes, London, England, to Constance Elizabeth (Yeates) and Walter Henry Mayhew.
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- Barnes, London, England, UK
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- Boyd, Texas, USA
May 3, 2019 · Star Wars star Harrison Ford has paid an emotional tribute to Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew, who has died aged 74, saying: "I loved him." Ford, who played Han Solo, praised the "kind and gentle...
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Lucasfilm pays tribute to the man who brought the loyal, lovable Wookiee to life in every Star Wars film from 1977 to 2015. Learn about his legacy, his friendship with George Lucas, and his impact on the Star Wars saga.
Peter Mayhew was a British-American actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films. He was a former hospital attendant who was cast by a film producer after his photo was seen, and later became a naturalized US citizen and a charity founder.
- May 19, 1944
- April 30, 2019
May 3, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, who played the iconic Wookiee character in six Star Wars films, passed away in his Texas home. He was known for his kindness, generosity and loyalty to the Star Wars family and fans.
May 2, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, the British-born actor best known for portraying the gentle giant Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” movie franchise, died on Tuesday at his home in North Texas. He was 74.
