Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew is an English actor of American citizenship and previously a hospital orderly. Mayhew was born in Barnes, south west London and now resides in Granbury, Texas. He is 7 feet 3 inchestall and best known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series, but has also appeared in other films. He has written two books. Mayhew is now active in Star Wars communities...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth19 May 1944
CityLondon, England
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