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Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill is an American actor and voice actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mark Hamill is an American actor and voice actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. He is also widely known for voicing the Joker in animated DC Comics productions. Born in 1951, he has had a long career in film, television, and voice acting.

Early life and career

Mark Hamill was born on September 25, 1951, in Oakland, California. He became famous after being cast as Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars film. He later built a long career in film, television, and voice acting.

Star Wars roles

Hamill originated the role of Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy. He later reprised the character in the sequel trilogy, including The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. He also appeared as Luke in The Mandalorian season 2 finale, where the character was digitally de-aged and voice work was used.

Voice acting

Hamill is widely known for voicing the Joker (character) in DC animated media. He began voicing the character in Batman: The Animated Series in 1992 and has continued in multiple animated series, films, and video games. His voice work also includes many other animated series, films, and video games.

Personal life and accident

Hamill has been married to Marilou York since 1978 and has three children. He suffered a serious car accident between the first two Star Wars films, fracturing his nose and left cheekbone. The injury led to false rumours about plastic surgery and was incorporated into Luke Skywalker's story in The Empire Strikes Back.

Key facts

  • Mark Hamill was born on September 25, 1951, in Oakland, California.
  • He is best known for portraying Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films.
  • He has voiced the Joker in multiple animated Batman and DC Comics productions.
  • He was involved in a serious car accident between the first two Star Wars films.
  • He returned to Star Wars in the sequel trilogy and in The Mandalorian.
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Canadian context

Mark Hamill is widely familiar to Canadian audiences through the Star Wars films, television releases, and his long-running voice work in animation and video games consumed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Mark Hamill?
Mark Hamill was born on September 25, 1951, so he is 74 years old as of 2026.
What is Mark Hamill's net worth?
A reliable, consistently sourced net worth figure was not found in the provided results, so it is best treated as unverified.
Who did Mark Hamill voice in Star Wars?
In Star Wars, Hamill is primarily known for voicing Luke Skywalker in later appearances, including digitally de-aged or voice-assisted versions in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
What movies has Mark Hamill been in?
His film credits include Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Corvette Summer, The Big Red One, Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker.
Is Mark Hamill in The Mandalorian?
Yes. Hamill is associated with Luke Skywalker's appearance in The Mandalorian season 2 finale, where the character was digitally de-aged and voice work was used.
What happened to Mark Hamill's face?
Hamill was in a serious car accident between the first two Star Wars films and fractured his nose and left cheekbone. The injury led to false rumours about plastic surgery and was incorporated into Luke Skywalker's story in The Empire Strikes Back.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hamill
    Supports: Birth date, Star Wars roles, accident, and The Mandalorian appearance.
  2. Biography — https://www.biography.com/actors/mark-hamill
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, family, and Star Wars film credits.
  3. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/facts/Mark-Hamill
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000434/
    Supports: Selected film credits and Star Wars sequel trilogy appearances.
  5. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/mark-hamill/
    Supports: Birth date, age, and discussion of facial scarring related to the accident.
  6. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hamill
    Supports: Birth date, family, accident, and general career overview.
  7. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/mark-hamill.html
    Supports: Birth date and age.
  8. On This Day — https://www.onthisday.com/people/mark-hamill
    Supports: Birth date and age reference.