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Chewbacca

Categories: Cinema, Fictional

A character in the Star Wars series. He is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, and is the loyal friend and first mate of Han Solo. He was portrayed in the films by the 7' 3" tall actor Peter Mayhew.

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Stuart Freeborn

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Gainsborough Film Studios

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Equity

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H. G. Wells - Hanover Terrace

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