Is your favorite Wookiee from all of Star Wars Chewbacca?
If so, you’re in for a treat as we’ve rounded up the top twenty most wook-tastic facts for your entertainment.
- Chewbacca was known as “Chewie” by his friends.
- He was a Wookiee from Kashyyyk.
- Mallatobuck (Also known as Malla) was the wife of Chewbacca.
- Chewie and Malla had a son called Lumpawaroo.
- In 25ABY (After the Battle of Yavin), Chewbacca died at the age of 225, in Sernpidal.
- Chewbacca was Han Solo’s co-pilot for the Millennium Falcon – Han Solo’s ship.
- The creation of Chewbacca was inspired by George Lucas, when he saw his dog sitting up on the passenger seat of his car.
- Chewbacca was played by Peter Mayhew, who is 7’3″ tall. He was chosen to play Chewie because of his height.
- The sound effects for Chewbacca’s voice were created from a mix of recordings of walruses, lions, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers!\
- Chewbacca first appears in Episode IV: A New Hope.
- In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Chewbacca fights in the Clone Wars when his planet, Kashyyyk, is invaded.
- He helped Jedi Master Yoda get to safety during the assault on his planet.
- Chewbacca’s traditional weapon of choice is the Bowcaster.
- Although not mentioned in the films, Chewbacca has retractable claws used for climbing. It is seen as dishonourable to use them in combat.
- Chewbacca was a skilled mechanic.
- Chewbacca spoke Shyriiwook, which is the main Wookiee language.
- He can understand basic English, but can’t speak any.
- Chewie has blue eyes.
- Chewbacca’s funeral took place on Kashyyyk.
- If you’re a Star Wars fan, and can share any more Chewie facts, we would love to hear them, so drop them in a comment!
- Chewbacca was played by Peter Mayhew, who is 7’3″ tall. He was chosen to play Chewie because of his height.
