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Hayden Christensen (born April 19 , 1981 ) is a Golden Globe -nominated Canadian Actor . He appeared in Canadian Television Programs when he was young, then diversified into American television in the late 1990s . He moved on to minor acting roles before being praised for his role of Sam in '' Life As A House ''. He gained international fame playing the young adult Anakin Skywalker in the '' Star Wars '' films. EARLY LIFE Christensen was born in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada to David Christensen (a Canadian Software programmer) and Alie Nelson (an American corporate Speechwriter ). His father is of Danish and English descent and his mother is of Swedish and Italian descent. He has one brother and two sisters. Raised outside Toronto, Ontario , Christensen attended Baythorn Public School for his public schooling as well as Unionville High School in Unionville, Ontario , Canada . He was "discovered" when his older sister Hejsa, a former Trampoline champion, was shopping around for an agent after she landed a role in a Pringles potato chips commercial. CAREER 1993-2000 Christensen's first acting role was on the television series '''' and '' Harrison Bergeron ''. In 1996 he had a small role in the television film '' No Greater Love '', then went on to appear in an episode of '' Forever Knight ''. The following year, he appeared in '' Goosebumps '', most noticeably in the two-part episode ''Night of the Living Dummy III'', where he played 12-year-old Zane. In 1998 he had a minor role in the film '' The Hairy Bird '' (also known as ''Strike!''). The following year he had a major role in the television film '' Free Fall '' as well as a minor role in '' The Virgin Suicides ''. He acquired his initial fame while starring in Fox 's Family Network TV series, '' Higher Ground '' in 2000, portraying a teen who was Sexually Molested by his Stepmother , who then turned to Drugs in his despair. 2001-2005 While Christensen's critically acclaimed portrayal of a misunderstood teenager in '' Life As A House '' (2001) earned him Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations as well as the National Board Of Review 's award for ''Breakthrough Performance of the Year'', the performance didn't receive widespread public notice. His star-making role as '' (2002) made him a star. Although his performance was met with mixed reviews, he did however become very popular, being named in both People Magazine 's 50 Most Beautiful People and Teen People Magazine 's 25 Hottest Stars under 25. He went on to receive good reviews for 2003 's '' Shattered Glass '', which tells the true story of journalist Stephen Glass , who was discovered fabricating stories as a writer for '' The New Republic '', a national political magazine. More favorable critical response came Christensen's way with the final ''Star Wars'' film '' as the Jedi Spirit of Anakin Skywalker. 2006 Christensen was the subject of part of London photographer Sam Taylor-Wood 's photographic series called Crying Men (2002-04), which also features 26 other actors in private moments of reflection. He was named one of People Magazine 's ''50 hottest Bachelor s'' of 2005 and was chosen by Teen People as one of the ''25 hottest stars under 25'' in 2005. Christensen will soon be seen in ''Guilty Pleasures'', opposite Mischa Barton . The film is about a group of people who escape the Black Plague epidemic by hiding out in a Tuscan Villa in Italy . He will also star in '' Awake '', with Jessica Alba , which tells the story of a man who remains awake but paralyzed during Surgery . PERSONAL LIFE Interests Christensen played competitive AAA Hockey and Tennis in Canada before giving up both for acting. He enjoys Architecture , Lasagna , Pizza and is Allergic to Bee s. Relationships Since '''', Christensen has been persistently dogged by rumors and tabloid speculations. He has repeatedly told people that he is not romantically involved with co-star Natalie Portman and is notoriously protective of his private life. Which could have contributed to with the numerous gay rumors which Hayden denies. One in specific was a rumor that connected him to actor Trevor Blumas . In the early 2006, Hayden has been spotted in Toronto kissing and hugging Sienna Miller in a car close to Hayden's house. They are both currently shooting Factory Girl in Toronto . Both have said there is no romantic relationship between them. SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY EXTERNAL LINK |
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