Chewbacca (/ tʃuːˈbɑːkə / choo-BAH-kə), nicknamed " Chewie ", is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He is a Wookiee —a tall, hairy, highly intelligent species originating from the planet …

Chewbacca, known affectionately to his friends as Chewie, was a Wookiee male warrior, smuggler, mechanic, pilot, and resistance fighter who fought in the Clone Wars, the Galactic Civil War, the Cold …

A legendary Wookiee warrior and Han Solo’s co-pilot aboard the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca was part of a core group of rebels who restored freedom to the galaxy.

Apr 5, 2024 · Chewbacca is a male Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk who has served as a resistance fighter across many different eras in Star Wars history. He has taken on many roles in life, from …

Nov 15, 2024 · Everything you ever wanted to know about Chewbacca. Learn about the iconic character's history, news, fun facts, media appearances, merchandise and more.

Chewbacca (better known as Chewie) is a Wookiee and a major protagonist in the Star Wars franchise. During the Clone Wars, Chewie worked with Jedi Ahsoka Tano and Yoda. By the time of the Galactic …

Jun 9, 2015 · Learn 8 behind-the-scenes facts about Chewbacca, including why the galaxy's most famous Wookiee tilts his head and much more!

Chewbacca is a legendary Wookiee warrior and the loyal copilot of the Millennium Falcon, one of the fastest ships in the galaxy.

Sep 19, 2025 · A new “hairy” deep-sea coral species has been named after Chewbacca. Researchers were reminded of the Star Wars character after the discovery in the tropical western Pacific.

Mayhew played Chewbacca in five Star Wars films of the Skywalker saga: the original trilogy (Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi), Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and …