Portrait of Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Bio: Peter Mayhew (May 19, 1944 – April 30, 2019) was a British-American actor, best known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars films. Mayhew was born on 19 May 1944 in Barnes, Surrey, where he was also raised
Born: Fri, May 19 1944
Birthplace: Barnes, London, England, UK

Death: Tue, Apr 30 2019
Peter Mayhew is 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Peter Mayhew would have been no older than
74 in A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 11 2023
Poster of Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Peter Mayhew was
71 in Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Peter Mayhew was
71 in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
as 'Chewbacca'.
Tue, Dec 15 2015
Poster of Jedi Junkies
Jedi Junkies
Peter Mayhew was
66 in Jedi Junkies
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 25 2010
Poster of Yesterday Was a Lie
Yesterday Was a Lie
Peter Mayhew was
65 in Yesterday Was a Lie
as 'Dead Man'.
Fri, Dec 11 2009
Poster of Fanboys
Fanboys
Peter Mayhew was
64 in Fanboys
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 06 2009
Poster of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Peter Mayhew was
60 in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as 'Chewbacca'.
Tue, May 17 2005
Poster of The Characters of Star Wars
The Characters of Star Wars
Peter Mayhew was
60 in The Characters of Star Wars
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 21 2004
Poster of When Star Wars Ruled the World
When Star Wars Ruled the World
Peter Mayhew was
60 in When Star Wars Ruled the World
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 18 2004
Poster of Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Peter Mayhew was
60 in Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of The Story of Star Wars
The Story of Star Wars
Peter Mayhew was
60 in The Story of Star Wars
as 'Chewbacca (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 18 2004
Poster of Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie
Peter Mayhew was
59 in Comic Book: The Movie
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jan 27 2004
Poster of Comic Book Villains
Comic Book Villains
Peter Mayhew was
58 in Comic Book Villains
as 'Peter Mayhew'.
Tue, Sep 03 2002
Poster of The Very Best of the Muppet Show
The Very Best of the Muppet Show
Peter Mayhew was
54 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show
as 'Special Guest Star / Chewbacca'.
Mon, May 17 1999
Poster of The Mythology of Star Wars
The Mythology of Star Wars
Peter Mayhew was
54 in The Mythology of Star Wars
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Peter Mayhew was
39 in Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 21 1983
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Peter Mayhew was
39 in Return of the Jedi
as 'Chewbacca'.
Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Return of the Ewok
Return of the Ewok
Peter Mayhew was
37 in Return of the Ewok
as 'Chewbacca'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Peter Mayhew was
36 in The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 22 1980
Poster of SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Peter Mayhew was
36 in SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
as 'Chewbacca'.
Mon, Sep 22 1980
Poster of The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
Peter Mayhew was
36 in The Empire Strikes Back
as 'Chewbacca'.
Tue, May 20 1980
Poster of The Star Wars Holiday Special
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Peter Mayhew was
34 in The Star Wars Holiday Special
as 'Chewbacca'.
Fri, Nov 17 1978
Poster of Terror
Terror
Peter Mayhew was
33 in Terror
as 'The Mechanic'.
Mon, May 01 1978
Poster of The Making of Star Wars
The Making of Star Wars
Peter Mayhew was
33 in The Making of Star Wars
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 16 1977
Poster of Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
Peter Mayhew was
33 in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
as 'Minoton'.
Fri, Jul 15 1977
Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars
Peter Mayhew was
33 in Star Wars
as 'Chewbacca'.
Wed, May 25 1977

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Comic Book Men
Comic Book Men
Peter Mayhew was
67+ in Comic Book Men
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 12 2012
Poster of Glee
Glee
Peter Mayhew was
65+ in Glee
as 'Chewbacca'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Peter Mayhew was
37+ in The Kenny Everett Television Show
as 'Various'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Dark Towers
Dark Towers
Peter Mayhew was
37+ in Dark Towers
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1981
Poster of Hazell
Hazell
Peter Mayhew was
33+ in Hazell
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1978
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Peter Mayhew was
32+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Chewbacca'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976