Peter Mayhew (born May 19, 1944) is an English actor known for playing the Wookiee Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies. His peak height was 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 m) tall.
Mayhew was born in Barnes, London, England, five days after Star Wars creator George Lucas. Before getting into acting, Mayhew worked as an orderly at London's King's College Hospital.
He received his...
Date of birth:
- May 19, 1944
