Quick Info
| Profession | Former actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/03/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Collins, Colorado, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Jake Lloyd
15/10/2026
Jake Lloyd appeared in a new video with fellow former prequel child star Daniel Logan, who played Boba Fett, thanking Star Wars fans for their continued support. The two shared that they have both found the attention on their childhood roles hard, and the clip drew wide coverage in the Star Wars press.
05/05/2026
In a new interview with Clayton Sandell, Lloyd spoke about his life since his schizophrenia diagnosis and how he feels about The Phantom Menace more than 25 years after its release. He said he was close to finishing a treatment programme and indicated that his future lies in esports rather than a return to acting.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jake Matthew Lloyd |
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| Summary | American former actor best known for playing young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). He began acting in the mid-1990s and retired from acting in 2001. He has spoken publicly about living with schizophrenia, a diagnosis his mother Lisa has linked to 2008. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Carmel High School, Carmel, Indiana (graduated 2007) |
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| College | Columbia College Chicago (studied film and psychology; left after one semester) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Moved with his family to Indianapolis, Indiana after leaving Hollywood |
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| Health | Diagnosed with schizophrenia; has discussed ongoing treatment, therapy and medication in interviews |
| Recent Focus | Has said he is pursuing a career in esports as a professional gamer |
Family
| Father | Josh Broadbent |
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| Mother | Lisa Flowers |
Career
| Debut Film | Unhook the Stars (1996) |
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| Video Games | Reprised Anakin Skywalker in five Star Wars video games for LucasArts |
| Retirement | Retired from acting in 2001 |
| Post-Acting | Made appearances at sci-fi and comic-book festivals after retiring |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was reportedly chosen by George Lucas from roughly 3,000 child actors for the role of Anakin Skywalker | |
| 2. Received the Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 3. Announced in 2012 that he would direct a documentary about Tibetan refugees in India | |
| 4. Had a recurring role on ER before his feature film debut |
