10 things you didn't know about 'Star Wars' legend Mark Hamill

Marilyn La JeunesseMay 4, 2020, 20:02 IST

Luke Skywalker himself: Mark Hamill.Getty Images

Mark Hamill is known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" movies.
He's provided the voice for some of your favorite animated and video-game characters.
The actor met his wife at a dentist's office, and he's been married to her for over 40 years.
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Mark Hamill might be in his late 60s, but the legendary Jedi isn't slowing down anytime soon.

Known for his witty Twitter presence and honest interviews, Hamill is one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century. In fact, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018 for his contributions to the arts throughout his lifetime.

So, in honor of the actor and his iconic roles over the past few decades, here are 10 things you probably didn't know about Mark Hamill.

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He went to high school in Japan.

A young Mark Hamill in 1970. Art Zelin/Getty Images

He plays a lot of villains.

After Luke Skywalker, the Joker is Mark Hamill's most iconic role. Warner Bros.

A car accident may have changed one of the "Star Wars" films.

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. Lucasfilm

He appeared on two episodes of "Criminal Minds."

Mark Hamill on "Criminal Minds." CBS

He met his wife at the dentist.

Marilou York and Mark Hamill at a 2017 fundraiser. Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images

He lent his voice to several video-game characters.

Mark Hamill is closely associated with the voice for the Joker, including in "Lego DC Super-Villains." Throneful/YouTube

He's connected to "Avatar: The Last Airbender."

Mark Hamill provided the voice for Ozai, the main villain in "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Viacom

He was in "The Little Mermaid" — kind of.

Mark Hamill contributed his voice to the short-lived "Little Mermaid" TV show. Disney

He has a strong, decades-long connection to a popular cartoon show.

Mark Hamill provided the voice for Snakebite Scruggs in "Scooby-Doo Zombie Island." Warner Bros.

He trained as a swordsman to perfect his lightsaber skills.

Those lightsaber skills took a lot of training. 20th Century Fox

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