Born
19 May 1944 (age 71)
Barnes, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Boyd, Texas, U.S.
Nationality
British, American
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1977–present
Known for
Playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise
Height
7 ft 3 in (221 cm)
Spouse(s)
Angie Luker (1999–present)
19 May 1944 (age 71)
Barnes, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Boyd, Texas, U.S.
Nationality
British, American
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1977–present
Known for
Playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise
Height
7 ft 3 in (221 cm)
Spouse(s)
Angie Luker (1999–present)
Peter Mayhew (born 19 May 1944)[1] is an English-American actor and previously a hospital orderly. Mayhew was born in Barnes, Surrey, now residing in Boyd, Texas. He is 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 m) tall and best known for playingChewbacca 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.