Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew (born May 19, 1944) played Chewbacca in Episodes III, IV, V, and VI, as well as in The Star Wars Holiday Special. Out of universe, he appeared as Chewbacca on a 1980 Star Wars-themed episode of The Muppet Show in 1980. He also appeared out of universe as Chewbacca on an MTV award program in 1997, where Chewbacca was presented with the lifetime achievement award.

Mayhew became an American citizen on October 17, 2005.