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Peter Mayhew currently resides in Texas, but was born in Barnes, England, UK. He was "discovered when has was working in a hospital as an attendant in London when he was scouted for Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977). Sinbad producer Charles H. Schneer had seen him standing above the crowd in a photo - Mayhew is 7' 1 3/4" (2.18m) tall. Not too long after that he was approached to play a hairy 200 year old Wookie named Chewbacca.
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What famous Star Wars character did Peter Mayhew play?
Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca.
Who played Chewbacca in Star Wars?
Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca in Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi.
Who plays chewbacca on glee appearance?
Peter Mayhew. :)
Who played the role of chewbacka in the movie star wars?
Portrayed by Peter Mayhew .
Who is the gorilla man in Star Wars?
The 'gorilla man' in Star Wars is , probably , Chewbacca who is a Wookiee played by Peter Mayhew .
What is Peter Mayhew's birthday?
Peter Mayhew was born on May 19, 1944.
When was Peter Mayhew born?
Peter Mayhew was born on May 19, 1944.
What famous Star Wars character did Peter Mayhew play?
Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca.
Who played Chewbacca in Star Wars?
Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca in Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi.
How old is Peter Mayhew?
UK actor Peter Mayhew is 73 years old (birthdate: May 19, 1944).
Who is rihanna's favorite movie star?
Peter Mayhew
What actor chewbacca?
Chewbacca was played by Peter Mayhew
Who plays chewbacca on glee appearance?
Peter Mayhew. :)
How tall is Peter Mayhew?
Most websites I have seen say he is at 7'3.
Who plays Chewbaaca in Star Wars?
Peter Mayhew plays Chewbacca.
Who played the role of chewbacka in the movie star wars?
Portrayed by Peter Mayhew .
What has the author Peter Mayhew written?
Peter Mayhew has written: 'Justice in industry' -- subject(s): Industrial relations 'A theology of force and violence' -- subject(s): Moral and religious aspects, Moral and religious aspects of Violence, Violence
