Hamill is best known for his portrayal of farmboy-turned- Jedi knight Luke Skywalker in the original '' Star Wars '' films. After the ''Star Wars'' films, Hamill has had a successful career on Broadway , as a Voice Actor in Animation and Computer And Video Games , and as a Comic Book creator.
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On '', he is seen with a new scar along his upper lip which may or may not be related.
Reprints of '' in 1977, used the image of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker on the cover {Link without Title} .
In addition to his role as '' and the other animated series that followed it.
His success in the role has led to various villainous and/or deranged roles in other animated series, including the Gargoyle in the animated series of '''', the sequel of the 1980s adapted Anime series '' Robotech ''. Also did the voice Christopher Blair in the animated series Wing Commander Academy.
More recently, he provided the voices of '', Jameson Burkright in the mini-series comedy '' The Wrong Coast '', and Yamma in the joint Cartoon Network , Production I.G. anime series '' IGPX Immortal Grand Prix '' and the Skeleton King on '' Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! ''.
- In live-action television, Hamill had recurring roles in '' General Hospital '' and '' The Texas Wheelers '' (both pre-Star Wars), and, foreshadowing his later famous role, appeared as The Trickster in the live-action television series of '' The Flash '', a role he would later reprise in the animated series '' Justice League Unlimited ''. He has also been made cameo appearances in '' MADtv '' and '' The Simpsons '' among others. He also had a guest spot on The Muppet Show as both himself and his "Cousin" Luke Skywalker, along with C-3P0 , Chewbacca and R2-D2
- When the ''''. Hamill also provided the voice for two of the primary characters of '' Starsiege '', one of them ironically a young warrior leading a rebellion against an empire. (The other being his brother.)
- Mark Hamill is also the co-writer of '' The Black Pearl '', a comic book mini-series published by Dark Horse Comics .
- Hamill appeared on an episode of '' 3rd Rock From The Sun '', and acted appropriately as Luke Skywalker during one of the scenes.
- He appeared as Cock-Knocker in the film '' Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back ''.
- He starred and directed the ''. A comic book fan, Hamill has said his character was based on an exaggerated version of himself. He and his crew shot the mockumentary movie primarily during the 2002 San Diego Comic-Con , and enlisted even Stan Lee , Kevin Smith , and Hugh Hefner in small roles. The movie won an award for Best Live-Action DVD Premiere Movie at the 2005 DVD Exclusive Awards .
- Played the recurring character, Tobias LeConte, on '' SeaQuest DSV '', where his character (or rather the image of him) was responsible for the ''seaQuest'''s abduction from Earth.
- Hamill played the ''bad guy'' in the Swedish action movie Hamilton in 1998 .
- Some of his other film credits include '' Corvette Summer '', '' The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia '', '' The Big Red One '', '' The Guyver '', and the 1995 remake of '' Village Of The Damned ''. He also narrated the four-part documentary on the influence of science fiction in present society, '' The Sci-Fi Files ''.
- He starred with Linda Blair in the TV-movie '' Sarah T. - Portrait Of A Teenage Alcoholic ''.
- He lent his voice to many video games, including the villain in the Lucas Arts adventure '' Full Throttle '' and Col. Kroitz in '' Grandia Xtreme ''.
- He has voiced many characters (including himself) in the TV show '' Robot Chicken ''
- In the ", he provides the voice of the Firebender ruler Fire Lord Ozai .
- He narrated a documentary on the 1st Infantry Division.
- He appeared in Adult Swim segment Space Ghost Coast To Coast .
- He is one of seven children, having four sisters and two brothers.
- He has been married to Mary Lou York, since December 17 , 1978 , with whom he has three children. They met when she was his dental hygienist.
- He attended Walsingham Academy (founded by the Sisters of Mercy) in Williamsburg, Virginia. He briefly attended Annandale High School before his family moved to Japan when he was 16.
- He attended Yokohama High School, now known as Nile C. Kinnick High School. Kinnick H.S. has an award named in his honor; it is presented every year in June to two seniors (one male, one female) who excel in drama.
- He recently appeared in a Comcast commercial as a 'future expert'.
- He campaigned for George McGovern during the 1972 presidential race.
- He was originally cast as David Bradford on '' Eight Is Enough ''. Having just completed '' Star Wars '', Hamill felt the movie was going to be a hit, and wanted to focus on his film career. And while he did play David in the pilot, Grant Goodeve played the character for the rest of the show's run.
- Appeared with Carrie Fisher in '' Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back ''. It was the first time either of them had been in a movie together since '' Return Of The Jedi ''. Neither knew the other was involved until shortly after Principal Photography wrapped.
- British comic The Beano at one time was advertising its fan club saying that Mark Hamill was a member.
- He based the voice he gave the Joker for '''' on a combination of Hannibal Lecter and Jerry Lewis .
- Broke so many lightsabers on the set of the Star Wars trilogy, that he became known as 'Brakes McSaberhan' among the cast and crew, particularly Harrison Ford and the prop-makers.
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