Peter Mayhew (born 19 May 1944) is an
English actor and previously a hospital
orderly. Mayhew was born in
Barnes, south west
London , now residing in
Boyd, Texas. He is tall and best known for playing
Chewbacca 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.