Peter William Mayhew was an English-American actor, best known for portraying Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series. He played the character in all of his live-action appearances from the 1977 original to 2015's The Force Awakens before his retirement from the role.

Has anyone named their child Chewbacca?

Star Wars actor Joonas Suotamo welcomed a daughter named in honor of his legendary character Chewbacca. Joonas Suotamo, the towering Finnish actor who plays Chewbacca in Star Wars, has welcomed a daughter — and has bestowed her with an adorable, Wookiee-appropriate moniker.

How many kids are named Luke Skywalker?

I am your father” on their sons. But how many can say their name is actually Luke Skywalker? Eight, according to Whitepages data.