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Joonas Viljami Suotamo (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjoːnɑs ˈsuo̯tɑmo]; born 3 October 1986) is a Finnish actor and former professional basketball player.
Joonas Suotamo is a Finnish actor who plays Chewbacca in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. He was born in 1986 in Espoo, Finland and has a son named Aatos.
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- Espoo, Finland
Learn about Joonas Suotamo, the Finnish actor who plays Chewbacca in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the upcoming Disney Plus show 'The Acolyte'. Explore his journey from Finland to Hollywood, his roles, and his memories.
May 24, 2018 · Learn how the Finnish actor became the new full-time Chewbacca and what it's like inside the iconic Wookiee costume. He reveals the secrets of the mask, the movement, the script, and the directors' approaches.
- Tasha Robinson
Mar 21, 2018 · Stepping into the role of Chewbacca, Joonas Suotamo had -- both literally and figuratively -- some pretty big shoes to fill. (Not Chewie's, of course -- he doesn't wear any.) We're talking about those of Peter Mayhew, the 7-foot-2 actor who played the world's favorite Wookiee since 1977's Star Wars: A New Hope.
May 8, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, who died April 30 at 74, made Chewbacca unique just by being real, says new Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo.
Jun 4, 2018 · The Finnish actor shares his insights on the new Wookiee character, his relationship with Maul, and his hair style in Star Wars. He also reveals how he felt about taking over the role from Peter Mayhew and working with Alden Ehrenreich.
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