Peter Mayhew Net Worth
Peter Mayhew was a British actor and comedian who had a net worth of $5 million at the time of his death in 2019. He was best known for portraying Chewbacca in the Star Wars films.
Net Worth Stats and More
How much is Peter Mayhew worth? Below is all Peter Mayhew's wealth stats, including net worth, salary, and more!
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
|---|---|
| Salary | N/A |
| Date of Birth | May 19, 1944 - April 30, 2019 (age 74 years) | Gender | Male |
| Height | 7 ft 4 in (2.26 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Businessperson, Comedian |
| Nationality | British |
Career
Mayhew began his professional acting career in the mid-70s. Standing at 7 feet 3 inches tall, his first role was playing a minotaur in the 1977 British film, “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger”. He was discovered and cast when the producers of the movie saw Mayhew’s photo in a newspaper article about men with large feet.
Personal Life
Peter married Mary Angelique “Angie” Luker, a Texas native, in August 1999. Mayhew became a stepdad to Mary’s three kids: Katy, Kathleen, and Sheril. He spent the remainder of his life living in Boyd, Texas where he owned a business. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2005 at a ceremony in Arlington, Texas.
Favorite Quotes from Peter Mayhew
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Never having played Chess before, it was most interesting to be playing the game with no pieces in front of me. But I still knew how to stroke my hair when I won.
Peter Mayhew
After my own for instance, my favourite is Princess Leia.
Peter Mayhew
They asked if I was interested in a role as a large alien in a movie.
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I think that Star Wars revolutionized not only sci-fi movies, but also the entire industry in the way that things are done.
Peter Mayhew
I can go out in public without being recognized. If I want to be recognized in public, it will happen.
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