History of Mark Hamill in Timeline
Mark Hamill is an American actor renowned for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, a role that cemented his place in pop culture history. Beyond Star Wars, he has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following for his extensive voice acting work, most notably as the Joker in various animated series, video games, and films based on DC Comics. His career spans decades and encompasses stage, film, and television, showcasing his versatility as a performer. Hamill's contributions to both the science fiction and superhero genres have made him a beloved figure among fans worldwide.
January 11, 1977: Car Accident
On January 11, 1977, Mark Hamill was in a car accident before shooting a scene in Star Wars, fracturing his nose and left cheekbone. A double was used for landspeeder shots.
December 17, 1978: Marriage to Marilou York
On December 17, 1978, Mark Hamill married dental hygienist Marilou York in a private civil ceremony.
1980: Reference in Call of Duty 2: Big Red One
In 1980, Mark Hamill starred in a war film. The title of the video game Call of Duty 2: Big Red One referenced that 1980 war film he starred in.
1981: Relationship with Anne Wyndham
According to a 1981 profile in People, Mark Hamill's "first serious love" was actress Anne Wyndham, who played his sister on General Hospital. They had an offscreen relationship.
1982: Original Release of The Dark Crystal
In 1982, the original Jim Henson film The Dark Crystal was released, which later had a prequel series in 2019 in which Mark Hamill voiced the Skeksis scientist skekTek.
1983: Pinocchio Audiobook Version
In 1983, Mark Hamill provided voices for the entire cast of the audiobook version of Pinocchio.
1987: Debut of The Simpsons
In 1987, Mark Hamill became a fan of The Simpsons since its debut on The Tracey Ullman Show. He later guest-starred on the show and expressed his thrill in working with Dan Castellaneta, the voice of Homer Simpson.
1989: The Origin of Robin
In 1989, scene depicting the origin of Robin was not filmed because the producers felt it was out-of-place with the rest of the film.
1990: Chelsea's Appearance in The Flash
In 1990, Mark Hamill's daughter, Chelsea, made a photographic appearance as an infant Axel Walker in the television series The Flash.
1992: Start of Joker Role in Batman: The Animated Series
In 1992, Mark Hamill began his role as the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, which continued in later spin-off series, video games, and films.
1993: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
In 1993, Mark Hamill voiced the Joker in the theatrical film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
2000: Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
In 2000, Mark Hamill voiced the Joker in the direct-to-video film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.
2001: Batman: Vengeance Video Game
In 2001, Mark Hamill portrayed the Joker in the video game Batman: Vengeance.
2005: Hamill Compares Luke Skywalker to George W. Bush
In 2005, Mark Hamill stated that "it gives me a cold shiver down my spine" to have Luke Skywalker be compared to George W. Bush.
2005: Storyboard Scene Feature
In 2005, Mark Hamill voiced the Joker alongside Kevin Conroy as Batman in a storyboard scene feature included in the Special Edition DVD of Tim Burton's 1989 film Batman. The scene depicted the origin of Robin.
2007: Battle for Terra
In 2007, Mark Hamill voiced Elder Orin in the film Battle for Terra.
2008: Support for Barack Obama
Prior to the 2008 presidential election, Mark Hamill urged students at Point Park University to vote for Barack Obama, describing him as "a once in a lifetime candidate".
May 2010: Hamill's Statement on Joker Role
In May 2010, Mark Hamill stated to IGN that his role in Arkham City would be his last as the Joker.
October 19, 2011: Announcement of Retirement as the Joker
On October 19, 2011, Mark Hamill announced his retirement from voicing the Joker on his Twitter account.
2011: Comments on Heath Ledger's Joker Portrayal
During a 2011 Comic-Con, Mark Hamill commented that Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight was the most original performance he had seen since Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs.
June 2012: Release of "The Last Laugh" Expansion Pack
In June 2012, WB Games released the expansion pack titled "The Last Laugh" for the video game DC Universe Online, featuring Mark Hamill as the Joker.
2012: Criticism of Mitt Romney
Prior to the 2012 presidential election, Mark Hamill referred to Mitt Romney as a "snake oil salesman".
2014: Reuse of Chelsea's Photograph in The Flash
In 2014, a photograph of Mark Hamill's daughter, Chelsea, that was previously used in the 1990 television series The Flash, was reused in the 2014 series of the same name.
July 17, 2015: Hopes to reprise Joker Role
On July 17, 2015, Mark Hamill tweeted that he had his fingers crossed in hopes that he would be contacted to reprise his role as the Joker in the animated adaptation of Batman: The Killing Joke.
2015: Return as the Joker in Batman: Arkham Knight
In 2015, Mark Hamill returned as the Joker in Batman: Arkham Knight, with the character recurring as a hallucination throughout the game.
July 27, 2016: Digital HD Release of Batman: The Killing Joke
On July 27, 2016, Batman: The Killing Joke was released on Digital HD.
2016: Endorsement of P.G. Sittenfeld
In 2016, Mark Hamill endorsed P.G. Sittenfeld in the Ohio Senate election.
2017: Dimension 404 Narration
In 2017, Mark Hamill narrated the science-fiction TV series Dimension 404.
2017: Reflections on Past Relationships
In a 2017 interview, Mark Hamill attributed his long, happy marriage to a non-actor to learning from his relationship with Anne Wyndham, highlighting the dangers of being in a relationship with a fellow actor.
2019: Voice Acting in Multiple Productions
In 2019, Mark Hamill voiced Chucky in the Child's Play film remake and the Skeksis scientist skekTek in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a Netflix prequel series.
2021: Voice Roles in Animated Series
In 2021, Mark Hamill voiced the tailor Art Rosenbaum in the animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman's Invincible series, and Skeletor in Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
2022: Support for Lula
During the 2022 Brazilian general election, Mark Hamill expressed support for Workers' Party candidate Lula.
2022: Death of Kevin Conroy
In 2022, Kevin Conroy passed away, which led to Mark Hamill's decision to no longer voice the Joker, stating that "Without Kevin there, there doesn't seem to be a Batman for me."
January 2023: Hamill No Longer Voices the Joker
In January 2023, Mark Hamill revealed in an interview that he would no longer voice the Joker following Kevin Conroy's death in 2022, stating that "Without Kevin there, there doesn't seem to be a Batman for me."
March 2023: Support for Ukraine
In March 2023, Mark Hamill stated his support for Ukraine in its defense against the Russian invasion, calling it a "fairy tale about good versus evil." He also lent his voice to the Air Alert app, which warns about Russian air attacks against Ukraine.
March 25, 2023: Fundraising for Ukraine
On March 25, 2023, a drawing was held for posters signed by Mark Hamill, raising over $300,000 for RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones to support Ukraine.
April 2024: Support for Gaza and Palestine
In April 2024, Mark Hamill said he "fully support[ed]" Gaza and Palestine while still condemning Hamas.
May 2024: Meeting with President Biden and Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In May 2024, Mark Hamill met with President Joe Biden at the White House and endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
2024: Announcement as The Flying Dutchman
At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was announced that Mark Hamill would replace Brian Doyle-Murray as the voice of The Flying Dutchman in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.
2024: Hamill voices Joker posthumously in Multiversus and Crisis on Infinite Earths
In 2024, Hamill voiced the Joker in the crossover fighting game MultiVersus and the film Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, both of which featured dialogue recorded by Kevin Conroy as Batman before his death in 2022.
2024: Support for Sadiq Khan
In 2024, Mark Hamill voiced his support for Sadiq Khan, the Labour Party politician, in the London mayoral election. He praised Khan as a key figure in improving London's air quality and expressed his fondness for the city, where he lived for many years.
January 2025: Evacuation Due to Palisades Fire
In January 2025, Mark Hamill and his wife evacuated their home in Malibu, California, due to the Palisades Fire. He later moved to a rented house in Los Feliz.
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