Mark Hamill & his dubbing voice Hans-Georg Panczak

Mark Richard Hamill showed an interest in acting at an early age and appeared in various theater productions during his school years. After graduating from James Madison High School in California, he studied acting at Los Angeles City College and later at the Drama Department of the University of Southern California.

 

In addition to his successful acting career, he also works as an author and director. He has written several comic books and directed various film and theater projects.

 

Hamill's breakthrough came in 1977 when he took on the role of the young Jedi knight Luke Skywalker in George Lucas' groundbreaking film "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope". The film became a worldwide phenomenon and made Hamill a star overnight. His portrayal of the brave hero earned him praise from critics and fans alike and established him as one of the most recognizable characters in film history.

 

Hamill continued his career in the following years, acting in films as well as on television. He appeared in films such as "The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) and "Return of the Jedi" (1983), the two sequels to "Star Wars". In addition to his work as an actor, he also lent his voice to various characters in animated films and video games.

 

Although Hamill is best known for his role as Luke Skywalker, he has also delivered impressive performances in other projects. He played the Joker in the popular Batman animated series and was honored with an Annie Award for his outstanding voice work. Hamill has also appeared in theater productions and was praised for his portrayal of the Captain of Köpenick on Broadway.

 

26 awards & 32 nominations

 

One of his most notable awards is the Saturn Award, which Hamill has won a total of eight times. He received this award for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in various Star Wars films. These awards are a testament to the appreciation of critics and fans for his iconic role.

 

Hamill was also honored with the Annie Award, a prestigious award for excellence in animation. He received this award for his outstanding voice work as the Joker in the Batman animated series. His interpretation of the Joker is considered one of the best and most popular versions of the character.

We have listed some of his best and most famous films and series here:

 

2023: The Fall of the House of Usher

2019: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 

2017: Dimension 404 (TV series, 6 episodes)

2017: Star Wars: The Last Jedi 

2014: Kingsman: The Secret Service

2012: Airborne 

1998: Hamilton

1993: Body Bags (TV movie)

1991: The Guyver

1983: Return of the Jedi 

1980: The Empire Strikes Back 

1977: Star Wars 

1972-1973: General Hospital (soap opera)