Mark Hamill is an actor and writer from the United States who is best known for portraying Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film series.
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Mark Hamill’s Bio, Age, Parents, Education
On September 25, 1951, he was born in Oakland, California, the United States. Mark Richard Hamill is his full name. Libra is his astrological sign. His nationality is American, and he comes from a white ethnic background. William Thomas Hamill is his father’s name, and Virginia Suzanne is his mother’s. His other family members include six siblings: Will and Patrick, two brothers, Terry, Jan, Jeanie, and Kim, and four sisters, Terry, Jan, Jeanie, and Kim.
In terms of his education, he attended Walsingham Academy and Poe Middle School, where he completed his primary schooling. He then went to Hale Junior High School, but eventually transferred to James Madison High School. His family, however, relocated to Virginia, where he enrolled at Annandale High School.
He went to Los Angeles City College for his further studies and majored in acting.
Mark Hamill’s Height
Mark Hamill has a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighs 80 kg. His other body measurements are unknown. His hair color is brown and has a pair of hazel eyes.
Mark Hamill Career
In the TV sitcom “The Texas Wheelers,” he made his acting debut. After that, he received his major break in his career when he was cast as Luke Skywalker in the 1977 film “Star Wars.” For his role in the film, he gained international acclaim.
The next year, he featured in “Corvette Summer,” a comedic film. He also appears in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, which is part of the Star Wars film series (Episode V). Another installment of the Star Wars film series, Return of the Jedi (Episode VI), was released in 1983. The film grossed 475.3 million dollars at the box office.
In 2017, he reprised his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Episode VIII).
Who is Mark Hamill’s Wife?
Currently, he is married to Marilou York. Marilou works as a dental hygienist in her spare time. Their wedding was place in a private civil ceremony on December 17, 1978. Nathan Elias, Griffin Tobias, and Chelsea Elizabeth, respectively, are their three children. In “The Last Jedi,” all of his children made cameo appearances as Resistance warriors.
He was in a relationship with actress Anne Wyndham before he met Marilou.
Mark Hamill’s Net Worth
In his career, the talented actor has had a lot of success. As a result, he has earned a comfortable living from his profession. Mark’s net worth is expected to be approximately $18 million by 2020.
He gained a fortune as a result of his involvement in the Star Wars film series. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Episode VIII) was a big success, grossing $1.333 billion at the box office.
Social Media: Instagram, Twitter
Mark is very active on social media and often posts photos. He has 5.6 million followers on Instagram and has 4.2 million followers on Twitter. However, he is not active on Facebook.