Hayden Christensen

Canadian actor Hayden Christensen was born on April 19, 1981. Though he's best known for his iconic portrayal of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader in the Star Wars media franchise, spanning from the prequel trilogy films like Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), to a voice cameo in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and as the main antagonist in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022). Hayden will further continue his role in the upcoming Disney+ series Ahsoka (2023).

Christensen's career began at an early age of 13 on Canadian television and later diversified into American television in the late 1990s. His impressive repertoire includes Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides (1999), Life as a House (2001), and Shattered Glass (2003). He garnered critical acclaim for his performances as Sam in Life as a House and as Stephen Glass in Shattered Glass, which also earned him nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

In addition to these achievements, Christensen was recognized at the Cannes Film Festival with the Trophée Chopard. Other notable works include Awake (2007), Jumper (2008), Takers (2010), and Little Italy (2018). Despite his early success in the Star Wars franchise, Christensen's acting career has been characterized by a diverse range of roles, both in blockbuster films and independent productions.