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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.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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