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(Redirected from Peter Mayhew (actor)) For other people named Peter Mayhew, see Peter Mayhew (disambiguation). Peter Mayhew (born 19 May 1944) is an English actor who holds American citizenship and is best known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series. Older, but not wiser: Harrison joked than Han Solo and Chewbacca still behaved like an 'old married couple' in new chapter Star Wars: The Force Awakens. British actor Peter also discussed reuniting with Harrison on the very first day of filming, revealing that it was just like the old days. Had the option of either playing Darth Vader or Chewbacca, as did David Prowse. Mayhew chose Chewbacca because he wanted to play a hero, whilst Prowse chose Darth Vader because he wanted to play a villain. Chewbacca[edit] When casting his first Star Wars film, producer George Lucas needed a tall actor who could fit the role of the hairy alien Chewbacca. He originally had in mind 6-foot-6-inch (1.98 m) bodybuilder David Prowse, but instead Prowse chose to play Darth Vader. And the veteran actor has opened up about the joy of reuniting with his old sidekick in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as they reprise their respective roles as Han Solo and Chewbacca for the sci-fi franchise's eagerly-awaited new installment. Overview (2) Peter Mayhew was born on May 19, 1944 in Barnes, London, England. Now residing in Texas, this former resident of Yorkshire, England, was working as a hospital attendant at the King's College Hospital in London when film producer Charles H. Schneer saw his photo, literally standing above the crowd around him. Mini Bio (1) Peter Mayhew was born on May 19, 1944 in Barnes, London, England. Now residing in Texas, this former resident of Yorkshire, England, was working as a hospital attendant at the King's College Hospital in London when film producer Charles H. Schneer saw his photo, literally standing above the crowd around him. 'We are like an old married couple': Harrison Ford discusses emotional reunion with Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It's been 32 years since Harrison Ford first teamed up with Peter Mayhew in Return Of The Jedi. Back together again: Harrison Ford has discussed his emotional reunion with co-star Peter Mayhew, who plays lovable Wookiee Chewbacca in the Star Wards franchise. 'We are like a married couple! Especially when we’re in the cockpit together. Prior to starring as Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, he was an orderly at London's King's College Hospital. Chewbacca won a Lifetime Achievement award at the MTV Movie Awards. Mayhew, like many actors connected with the Star Wars universe, makes frequent appearances at sci-fi conventions.
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