Jake Lloyd

Former actor

American Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Pisces 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer actor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth05/03/1989
Age37 years
BirthplaceFort Collins, Colorado, USA
Zodiac SignPisces

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 NameJake Matthew Lloyd
Also Known As
  • Jake Broadbent
  • Jake Matthew Lloyd Broadbent
SummaryAmerican 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

Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolCarmel High School, Carmel, Indiana (graduated 2007)
CollegeColumbia College Chicago (studied film and psychology; left after one semester)

Personal Life

ResidenceMoved with his family to Indianapolis, Indiana after leaving Hollywood
HealthDiagnosed with schizophrenia; has discussed ongoing treatment, therapy and medication in interviews
Recent FocusHas said he is pursuing a career in esports as a professional gamer

Family

FatherJosh Broadbent
MotherLisa Flowers

Career

Debut FilmUnhook the Stars (1996)
Television
  • ER (recurring role as Jimmy Sweet)
  • The Pretender (recurring role as Young Angelo)
Film
  • Jingle All the Way (1996) as Jamie Langston
  • Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as Anakin Skywalker
  • Madison (2005) as Mike McCormick
Video GamesReprised Anakin Skywalker in five Star Wars video games for LucasArts
RetirementRetired from acting in 2001
Post-ActingMade 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

Also born on 5 March

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