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My Take
Mark Hamill earned my lasting respect by doing something almost no star manages: building a second legend in the shadow of the first. Luke Skywalker would have been enough for any career, yet his Joker, beginning with Batman: The Animated Series, is arguably the definitive take on the character, achieved purely through voice. I find that reinvention deeply admirable; he traded leading-man vanity for craft, and voice acting rewarded him with decades of brilliant work. He carries the Star Wars mythology with humor and generosity toward fans, never bitterness. A Disney Legend and a Walk of Fame star, sure, but to me he is simply the patron saint of range.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mark Hamill
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・ハミル
- Reading
- まーく・はみる
- Born
- September 25, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Occupation
- dub actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Annandale High School
- University
- Los Angeles City College
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Inkpot Award
- 2012 British Academy Games Award for Performer
- 2017 Disney Legends
- 2018 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Star Wars | — | |
| Notable work | Batman: Arkham | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mark Hamill born?
Born September 25, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Mark Hamill from?
Mark Hamill is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Mark Hamill do?
Mark Hamill works as dub actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor.
What is Mark Hamill known for?
Notable works include Star Wars, Batman: Arkham.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.