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Suotamo is mostly known for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise, a role in which he started out being a body double for the original actor Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), as Mayhew's age and worsening health was making it more difficult for him to fill the role.
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.
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.
- January 1, 1
- 2.11 m
- Espoo, Finland
Joonas Suotamo in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)- Anthony Daniels, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, and Joonas Suotamo in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
- Joonas Suotamo at an event for Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
- Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, and Joonas Suotamo in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
- Joonas Suotamo in The Acolyte (2024)
- Carrie-Anne Moss, Lee Jung-jae, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Joonas Suotamo in The Acolyte (2024)
- Daniel Naprous, Joonas Suotamo, and Vitas Le Bas in Willow (2022)
- Billy Dee Williams and Joonas Suotamo in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
- Anthony Daniels, J.J. Abrams, Lynn Robertson Bruce, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Dave Chapman, John Boyega, Robin Guiver, Daisy Ridley, and Joonas Suotamo in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
May 8, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, who died April 30 at 74, made Chewbacca unique just by being real, says new Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo. 'It's a beautiful thing to see the legacy that Peter left behind'
- Joonas Suotamo
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 · Learn how the Finnish actor took over the role of the iconic Wookiee from Peter Mayhew and shared his experiences working on The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and Solo. Find out about his challenges, his favorite scenes, and his stunt training.
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.
