Celebrities Then And Now: They Have Really Changed!
Mark Hamill
| Famous For: Star Wars |
Networth: $18 Million |
| Currently Known For: Actor, Voice Actor, Writer |
Famous Years: 1977 – Present |
| Birthdate: September 25, 1951 |
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Mark Hamill was born on September 25, 1951, in Oakland, California. His father was a U.S. Navy Captain, which meant that the family had to relocate often.
After he graduated from high school, Hamill moved to Los Angeles, where he studied drama at the Los Angeles City College. Shortly after he graduated, he landed a recurring role on General Hospital and a starring role in The Texas Wheelers. Texas Wheelers wasn’t a huge role, but it got his foot in the door to fame.
Since then, Hamill has become a well-known actor. Aside from the Star Wars series, Mark Hamill’s name appears in the credits of more than 280 projects including; video games, television, and films. He has also done a lot of voiceover work for DC Comics.
Today, Hamill is a father of four, that’s been married for 40 years in 2018, he doesn’t want to play Luke Skywalker forever, yet he knows the impact that it’s had. He said, “The role is really interesting because fans all relate it to their own lives…They tell you these stories…’Star Wars’ has inspired people in a way I never expected – it resonates with them in a way that’s deeper than anyone could have anticipated.”
