Is Peter Mayhew A-List?
NoB
No — Peter Mayhew is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1977
Chewbacca in Star Wars
Lost A-list status in 2005
Dropped to B tier — Various Appearances
Ranking Timeline
1977A$0.01M
Chewbacca in Star Wars
Cast as Chewbacca in the original Star Wars.
1980A$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
'The Empire Strikes Back'
Reprises role in the sequel.
1983A$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
'Return of the Jedi'
Concludes original trilogy.
2005B▼$0.6M+$0.3M
Various Appearances
Makes appearances related to Star Wars.
2015B$0.9M+$0.30000000000000004M
'The Force Awakens'
Final performance as Chewbacca.
2019B$1M+$0.09999999999999998M
Death of a Star Wars Icon
Passes away, remembered for his role as Chewbacca.
2026B$1M
Chewbacca's Legacy
Remains an iconic part of the Star Wars universe.
Last updated: February 25, 2026