Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Voice Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/09/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Oakland, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill appeared in an unrecognisable cameo as a fortune teller in episode six of the Prime Video series Carrie, which premiered on 07/10/2026. He asked showrunner Mike Flanagan to be made up as somewhat unrecognisable for the role, and the transformation drew surprise from fans.
Hamill was cast in the recurring role of Pope Charlie Kane for Season 3 of Peacock's Twisted Metal. The character is the leader of the Eastern Sovereignty and the estranged father of Sweet Tooth.
Mark Hamill drew attention after posting an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media, which prompted a sharp public response from the White House. He later deleted the post and replaced it with an apology image amid the backlash.
Hamill publicly backed Dave Filoni as the new leader of Lucasfilm, saying in a USA Today interview that he could not think of better hands for Star Wars. The endorsement came after Kathleen Kennedy's exit from the studio and was published alongside comments about his past frustrations with The Last Jedi.
Mark Hamill was announced as a headliner for Fan Expo Anaheim: Special Edition, a rare convention appearance scheduled for June 26 to June 28, 2026. The event marks the first time the Fan Expo brand brought one of its signature conventions to Anaheim.
Mark Hamill appeared at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles with his daughter. The appearance was covered as a notable public outing for the veteran Star Wars actor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mark Richard Hamill |
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| Nickname | Luke Skywalker |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Los Angeles City College |
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| Studied | Drama and Theatre Arts |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married (1978) |
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| Spouse | Marilou York (m. 1978) |
Family
| Father | Navy Officer |
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| Siblings | Fourth of seven children |
| Children | Three children |
Career
| Debut TV | The Bill Cosby Show (1971) |
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| Recurring TV | General Hospital (Kent Murray, 1973) |
| Film Debut | Star Wars (1977, Luke Skywalker) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up worldwide due to father's U.S. Navy career (California, New York, Japan) | |
| 2. Longtime comic-book fan | |
| 3. Appeared as himself and Luke Skywalker on The Muppet Show (1980) | |
| 4. A death hoax circulated online in September 2026, and he was confirmed to be alive |
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