Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) was a British actor, best known for playing the Wookiee Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise. Mayhew wore the suit for the character in the Star Wars films, and in a guest appearance on The Muppet Show episode 417.
In his appearance with the Muppets, Mayhew was required to dance as Chewbacca during the closing number. Mayhew dubbed the dance the "Wookie Waltz."[1]
In a 2013 Reddit AMA, Mayhew commented:
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- โ Star Wars Insider #55, p.55
- โ Reddit.com, I am Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca from the Star Wars Saga, ask me anything September 2, 2013