Mark Hamill is a prominent American actor widely recognized for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film franchise. He originated the iconic role in the original trilogy and reprised it for the sequel trilogy, solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
September 25, 1951: Birth of Mark Hamill
Mark Richard Hamill was born on September 25, 1951.
1969: High School Graduation
Mark Hamill graduated from Nile C. Kinnick High School in 1969.
January 11, 1977: Hamill Injured in Car Accident
On January 11, 1977, Mark Hamill was in a car accident that fractured his nose and left cheekbone. This occurred before shooting one of his scenes in Star Wars.
May 1977: Release of Star Wars
Star Wars, featuring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker was released in May 1977.
1977: The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Editions of Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces issued after the release of Star Wars in 1977 used the image of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker on the cover.
1977: Voice Acting in Wizards
Mark Hamill voiced the character Sean in the animated film Wizards, which was released in 1977.
December 17, 1978: Hamill Marries Marilou York
On December 17, 1978, Mark Hamill married dental hygienist Marilou York.
1978: Corvette Summer
Mark Hamill appeared in the film Corvette Summer in 1978.
1978: Corvette Summer
Mark Hamill starred as Kenneth W. Dantley Jr. in the film Corvette Summer in 1978.
1978: Star Wars Holiday Special
Mark Hamill appeared in the Star Wars Holiday Special in 1978.
1979: The Elephant Man
Mark Hamill starred in the Broadway production of The Elephant Man in 1979.
1980: The Muppet Show Appearance
Mark Hamill appeared on The Muppet Show as himself and Luke Skywalker in 1980.
1980: The Big Red One
Mark Hamill played the role of Private Griff in the film The Big Red One in 1980.
1980: The Big Red One
Mark Hamill starred in the World War II film The Big Red One in 1980.
1981: Hamill's Relationship with Anne Wyndham
In 1981, People magazine reported that Mark Hamill's "first serious love" was actress Anne Wyndham. The two had an off-screen relationship while working on General Hospital.
1981: The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
Mark Hamill appeared in the film The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia in 1981.
1982: Britannia Hospital
Mark Hamill appeared in the film Britannia Hospital in 1982.
1983: From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
Mark Hamill narrated the 1983 documentary From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga.
1983: Amadeus
Mark Hamill starred in the Broadway production of Amadeus in 1983.
1984: Amadeus Film Adaptation
Mark Hamill unsuccessfully auditioned to reprise his role as Mozart for the 1984 film adaptation of Amadeus.
1985: Harrigan 'N Hart
Mark Hamill starred in the Broadway production of Harrigan 'N Hart in 1985, for which he received a Drama Desk Award nomination.
1986: Room Service and Amazing Stories
Mark Hamill appeared in the Broadway production of Room Service and an episode of Amazing Stories in 1986.
1987: Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mark Hamill appeared in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents in 1987.
1989: Slipstream Film Release
In 1989, Mark Hamill returned to film after a six-year hiatus, starring in the science fiction movie Slipstream.
1990: Guest Appearance in The Flash
In 1990, Mark Hamill guest-starred as the Trickster in two episodes of the television series The Flash.
1990: Chelsea Hamill Appears in "The Flash"
Mark Hamill's daughter, Chelsea, made a photographic appearance as an infant Axel Walker in the 1990 television series "The Flash".
1991: Roles in Midnight Ride and The Guyver
Mark Hamill starred in Midnight Ride and The Guyver in 1991.
1992: Batman: The Animated Series
Mark Hamill began voicing the Joker in various DC Comics projects, starting with Batman: The Animated Series in 1992.
1995: Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Mark Hamill started voicing the Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: The Animated Series in 1995.
1995: Roles in seaQuest DSV and The Outer Limits
Mark Hamill had a recurring role as Tobias LeConte in two episodes of seaQuest DSV, and appeared in the 'Mind over Matter' episode of The Outer Limits in 1995.
1995: Appearance in Village of the Damned Remake
Mark Hamill appeared in the 1995 remake of Village of the Damned.
1998: Role in Swedish Film Hamilton
Mark Hamill starred in the Swedish action film Hamilton in 1998.
1998: End of Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Mark Hamill's role as the Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: The Animated Series ended in 1998.
1999: Voice Cameo in Wing Commander Film
Although Freddie Prinze Jr. played the main role in the 1999 Wing Commander film, Mark Hamill had a voice cameo in the film after portraying the same character, Colonel Christopher Blair, in several Wing Commander games.
2001: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Appearance
In 2001, Mark Hamill appeared in the film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as the villain Cocknocker, a role that parodied his past roles.
2001: Hamill Begins Voicing the Joker in Video Games
Mark Hamill began voicing the Joker in video games starting in 2001 with Batman Vengeance.
2002: Filming Comic Book: The Movie
Mark Hamill filmed most of the mockumentary Comic Book: The Movie at the 2002 San Diego Comic-Con.
2003: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks on Broadway
Mark Hamill starred as Michael Minetti in the two-hander play Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks in 2003. The play ran in Miami and then moved to Broadway.
2004: Comic Book: The Movie Release
In 2004, Mark Hamill directed and starred in the direct-to-DVD film Comic Book: The Movie.
2005: Best Live-Action DVD Premiere Movie Award
Comic Book: The Movie won the award for Best Live-Action DVD Premiere Movie at the 2005 DVD Exclusive Awards.
2005: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mark Hamill began voicing Fire Lord Ozai in Avatar: The Last Airbender in 2005.
2006: Metalocalypse
Mark Hamill started voicing Mr. Salacia and Senator Stampingston in Metalocalypse in 2006.
2008: End of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Mark Hamill's role as Fire Lord Ozai in Avatar: The Last Airbender ended in 2008.
May 2010: Hamill Intially Plans to Retire as the Joker
In May 2010, Mark Hamill told IGN that his role in Batman: Arkham City would be his last as the Joker. He later clarified these statements.
2010: Regular Show
Mark Hamill started voicing Skips in Regular Show in 2010.
October 19, 2011: Hamill Retires as the Joker (Temporarily)
On October 19, 2011, shortly after the release of Batman: Arkham City, Mark Hamill announced his retirement as the Joker on his Twitter account.
2011: Hamill Praises Heath Ledger's Joker
During a 2011 Comic-Con, Mark Hamill praised Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight, calling it one of the most original performances he'd seen.
2011: Recurring Role in Chuck
Mark Hamill appeared as a villain in the fifth season of the NBC series Chuck in 2011.
2011: Thelomeris Release
Mark Hamill starred in and served as a creative consultant for the 2011 Hungarian film Thelomeris.
June 2012: Hamill Returns as the Joker in "The Last Laugh"
In June 2012, WB Games released "The Last Laugh" expansion pack for the video game DC Universe Online, featuring Mark Hamill as the Joker.
2012: Sushi Girl
Mark Hamill appeared as Crow in the film Sushi Girl in 2012.
2012: Voice Acting in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Mark Hamill voiced the villain Kavaxas in the fifth and final season of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 2012.
2012: Hamill Criticizes Mitt Romney
Prior to the 2012 presidential election, Mark Hamill referred to Mitt Romney as a "snake oil salesman".
September 2013: Return to Star Wars
Robert Englund confirmed that Mark Hamill would return as Luke Skywalker in September 2013.
2013: End of first run of Metalocalypse
Mark Hamill's first run voicing Mr. Salacia and Senator Stampingston in Metalocalypse ended in 2013.
2014: The Clone Wars
Mark Hamill voiced Darth Bane in the last episode of season 6 of the animated series The Clone Wars in 2014, for which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.
2014: Kingsman: The Secret Service and The Flash Appearances
Mark Hamill appeared in Kingsman: The Secret Service as James Arnold in 2014. He also reprised his role as the Trickster in several episodes of The CW's The Flash.
2014: Chelsea Hamill's Photo Used in "The Flash" Again
A photograph of Chelsea Hamill as an infant was used again in the 2014 television series "The Flash".
July 17, 2015: Hamill Hopes to Voice Joker in "Batman: The Killing Joke"
On July 17, 2015, Mark Hamill tweeted that he hoped to reprise his role as the Joker in the animated adaptation of "Batman: The Killing Joke".
December 18, 2015: Release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with a brief appearance by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, was released on December 18, 2015.
2015: Hamill Returns as the Joker in Batman: Arkham Knight
Mark Hamill returned as the Joker in 2015 for Batman: Arkham Knight, with the character appearing as a hallucination.
July 27, 2016: "Batman: The Killing Joke" is Released
The animated adaptation of "Batman: The Killing Joke", featuring Mark Hamill as the Joker, was released on Digital HD on July 27, 2016.
2016: Hamill Endorses P.G. Sittenfeld
Mark Hamill endorsed P.G. Sittenfeld in the 2016 Ohio Senate election.
December 15, 2017: Release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, featuring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, was released on December 15, 2017.
2017: Brigsby Bear
Mark Hamill played the character Ted Mitchum in the film Brigsby Bear in 2017.
2017: End of Regular Show
Mark Hamill's run voicing Skips in Regular Show ended in 2017.
2017: Hamill Reflects on Relationship with Wyndham
In a 2017 interview, Mark Hamill reflected on his relationship with actress Anne Wyndham, attributing his long marriage to a non-actor to learning from that experience.
2018: Con Man Release
Mark Hamill starred in the 2018 film Con Man as Robert Minkow.
2019: Role in Knightfall
Mark Hamill portrayed Master Talus in the second season of the drama series Knightfall in 2019.
April 2022: The Kids in the Hall Revival Appearance Announced
In April 2022 it was announced that Mark Hamill would appear in the revival of The Kids in the Hall.
January 2023: Hamill Says He'll Likely Never Voice the Joker Again
In January 2023, Mark Hamill stated that he would likely never voice the Joker again following Kevin Conroy's death in 2022.
March 25, 2023: Hamill Helps Raise Money for Ukraine
On March 25, 2023, a drawing for posters signed by Mark Hamill was held, raising over $300,000 for RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones for Ukraine.
2023: The Fall of the House of Usher
Mark Hamill starred as Arthur Pym in the Netflix miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher in 2023.
May 2024: Hamill Voices the Joker in "MultiVersus"
In May 2024, Mark Hamill was revealed as the voice actor for the Joker in the crossover fighting game MultiVersus.