Joonas Suotamo

Date of Birth: October 3, 1986

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Joonas Suotamo is a Finnish actor and former professional basketball player, best known for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise. Born in Espoo, Finland, Suotamo was a talented basketball player in his youth, which led him to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions in college. After college, he continued his basketball career in Finland before transitioning to acting. Suotamo took over the iconic role of Chewbacca from Peter Mayhew, starting with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015). His height and athleticism made him a perfect fit for the role. Since then, he has reprised the role in several Star Wars films, including “The Last Jedi” (2017), “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018), and “The Rise of Skywalker” (2019). Suotamo’s portrayal of Chewbacca has been praised for capturing the essence of the beloved character while bringing a fresh energy to the role.

5 Interesting Facts about Joonas Suotamo

1. Joonas Suotamo is 6 feet 11 inches tall, making him an ideal fit for the role of Chewbacca.

2. Before becoming an actor, Suotamo played professional basketball in Finland.

3. He studied film and video at Penn State University, which contributed to his transition into acting.

4. Suotamo worked closely with Peter Mayhew to ensure an accurate portrayal of Chewbacca.

5. He has a background in music and enjoys playing the saxophone.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joonas Suotamo

1. “Being Chewbacca is a great honor, and I wanted to do justice to the character that Peter Mayhew portrayed so wonderfully.”

2. “I love the physicality of the role. It’s a workout, but it’s worth every minute.”

3. “Star Wars has always been about hope, and that’s something we need more than ever.”

4. “Playing basketball and playing Chewbacca have more in common than you’d think—teamwork, coordination, and a lot of running.”

5. “I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to bring Chewbacca to life for a new generation of fans.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Joonas Suotamo has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $6 million.

Children

Joonas Suotamo is married to Milla Pohjasvaara. The couple has two children: a son named Aatos, born in 2018, and a daughter named Bacca, born in 2020.