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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 was born on 3 October 1986 in Espoo, Finland. He is an actor, known for Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015). He is married to Milla Pohjasvaara.
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.
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.
Joonas Suotamo (s. 3. lokakuuta 1986 Espoo) on suomalainen näyttelijä ja uransa päättänyt maajoukkuetason koripalloilija. Hänet tunnetaan erityisesti Chewbacca-hahmon roolista Tähtien sota-elokuvasarjan myöhemmissä osissa.
May 8, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, who died April 30 at 74, made Chewbacca unique just by being real, says new Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo.
May 25, 2018 · The Finnish actor talks about his experience filming Solo: A Star Wars Story, honoring Peter Mayhew's legacy, and his hopes for Chewbacca's future adventures. He also reveals how he learned to fly the Millennium Falcon and broke a prop in the process.
