Here’s How Famous Characters With Heavy Prosthetic Makeup Look in Real Life

Peter Mayhew

Over the course of 40 years, the 7-foot-3 actor Peter Mayhew has donned the furry makeup and played Chewbacca in films, TV shows, video games and commercials. He’s even visited and cheered up sick children in the hospital while in character. Mayhew retired from the role after “The Force Awakens.” The character is now played by Joonas Suotamo.