
Peter Mayhew
British actor
- Born
- 19 May 1944Londres
- Died
- 30 April 2019aged 74 · Boyd, Texas
- Nationality
UK
- Star sign
- Taurus
- Years active
- 1977–2015
Known for
About Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew was a British actor. They were born on 19 May 1944 in Londres. Their career spanned 9 titles, among them Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Peter Mayhew is Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); in all, 9 films over 38 years. They have worked as actor in 8 and composer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), with 149 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Anthony Daniels, on 8 films, among them Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
Latest work
Full filmography (9)- 2015
- 2015
Elstree 1976
Chewbacca
- 2009
- 2008
- 2005
- 1983
- 1980
- 1978
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Chewbacca
Where to watch Peter Mayhew
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2015
- 1977
- 1980
- 2005
- 1983
- 2008
- 2009
The best Peter Mayhew films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
Has worked with
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Anthony Daniels 8 films together Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and 6 more
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George Lucas 7 films together Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and 5 more
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Mark Hamill 7 films together Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and 5 more
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Harrison Ford 6 films together Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and 4 more
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Carrie Fisher 6 films together Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and 4 more
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Alec Guinness 6 films together Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and 4 more
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John Williams 6 films together Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and 4 more
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Kenny Baker 5 films together Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and 3 more
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David Prowse 5 films together Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back and 3 more
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James Earl Jones 5 films together Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back and 3 more
Questions about Peter Mayhew
Where was Peter Mayhew born?
Peter Mayhew was born on 19 May 1944 in Londres.
When did Peter Mayhew die?
Peter Mayhew died on 30 April 2019, aged 74. They died in Boyd, Texas.
What are the best Peter Mayhew films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Peter Mayhew films are Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977, 9.2), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980, 8.7) and Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015, 7.9).
How many films and TV shows has Peter Mayhew been in?
MovieNCo lists 9 films for Peter Mayhew, from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) to Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015).
What is Peter Mayhew's star sign?
Peter Mayhew was a Taurus: born on 19 May.
Page reviewed on 13 May 2019.








