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 1914 - 2013 The acclaimed motion picture make-up artist, ofte...
Actor and director. Born New Jersey. Artistic director of the Old Vic theatre since 2003.
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A former concert hall adjacent to the Royal Victoria public house. Licensed until 1887, it was rebuilt in 1890 and continued in use until 1903. From 1910 to 1914 it operated as a cinema. Demolished...
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