Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Mark Hamill



By: Dean P.

Mark Hamill is a cool actor that many people don’t know about. I personally think that he is a cool guy and I thought that more people should know about him, so that's what I’m going to do! 

First, I’m going to tell you about Mark Hamill’s birth and family, as well as his education. Mark Hamill was born in 1951 in Okland, CA. He was born during the Cold War, the second red scare, the Marshall plan, and the Korean war. His parents are William Thomas Hamill and Virgina Suzane Hamill. His wife is Marilou York, married in 1978. His children are Chelsea, Griffin and Nathan Hamill. For middle school he to Poe Middle in Annadale, VA. For high school he went to Annadale High, James Madison High in Rexburg, ID, Kinnick High in Japan. He went to Los Angeles City College.  

Next, I’m going to do some of his career. Some of his most famous acting is for Lucasfilm, He stared in IV A New Hope as Luke Skywalker, V The Empire Strikes Back as Luke Sky Walker, and Yoda, VI Return of the Jedi as Luke Skywalker, briefly in VII The Force Awakens once again as Luke Skywalker, a bit more in VIII The Last Jedi as Luke Skywalker, and twice in IX The Rise of Skywalker as Luke Skywalkers force ghost. He voices for a digitally de-aged version of himself in Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and Yoda in V The Empire Strikes Back as well as Star Wars: The Clone Wars, in The Clone Wars he also plays Darth Bane, for something other than Star Wars, Mark Hamill plays The Joker in most shows, and sometimes movies, involving The Joker. (Note: Brief description of Luke Skywalker, and each movie\show?)  

Next, here are some Charities and foundations he’s donated to, and some quotes. Some charities he’s donated to are the Boys and Girls club, the End Hunger Network, Make-A-Wish, Kids Wish, March of Dimes, Prescious Paws, and the Starlight Childrens foundation. Some of Mark Hamills quotes are well known, some not as much. Here are some of his more famous quotes: “So much of life is what you roll, and where you land.” And “I always think is that any day you get out of your PJ’S is a win!” 

Fourth, is Marks favorites. Mark Hamill has a lot of favorites, here are five of his in the categories: Food, Movie, Song, Candy, and Celebrity!  


1.Food 

He doesn’t have a favorite food in particular, but he is a vegetarian. 


2. Movie 

His favorite movie is V The Empire Strikes Back. 


3. Song 

He likes most 60’s rock (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, ETC.) 


4. Candy 

His favorite candy is called Zagnut. 


5. Celebrity 

His favorite celebrity is his friend and fellow actor Carrie Fisher. 


Next here is his net worth and current life. His current net worth is about 18 million dollars, with a signature priced at 295 dollars per signature. His current home is in Malibu, CA, he is 5’9” and he is 69 years old. 

             I hate to say it but I told you so! Mark Hamill is a cool guy and here’s the evidence that proves it! Have a good day! 


Sources 

Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “Mark Hamill - Wikipedia.” Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 21 Dec. 2002, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hamill. 

“Mark Hamill: Charity Work & Causes - Look to the Stars.” Look to the Stars, https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/mark-hamill#:~:text=Mark%20Hamill%20Charity%20Work%2C%20Events%20and%20Causes&text=Hamill%20has%20supported%20the%20Doernbecher,on%20a%20number%20of%20occasions. Accessed 3 May 2021. 

Wallin, Emmy. “Mark Hamill’s Net Worth (Updated 2021) | Wealthy Gorilla.” Wealthy Gorilla, https://www.facebook.com/wealthygorilla, https://wealthygorilla.com/mark-hamill-net-worth/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2021 

Alvsa, Zisilia. “50 Mark Hamill Quotes About Acting & Life (2021) | Wealthy Gorilla.” Wealthy Gorilla, https://www.facebook.com/wealthygorilla, https://wealthygorilla.com/mark-hamill-quotes/. Accessed 30 Apr. 2021 

https://twitter.com/hamillhimself/status/734645669420539904?lang=en 

Accessed 3 May 2021.  

Reed, Ryan. “Mark Hamill Reveals Luke Skywalker’s Favorite Lightsaber and More ‘Star Wars’ Fun Facts in AMA - Rolling Stone.” Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2014, https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/mark-hamill-reveals-luke-skywalkers-favorite-lightsaber-190085/. 

 Chichizola, Corey. “Mark Hamill Reveals His Favorite Star Wars Film - CINEMABLEND.” CINEMABLEND, CINEMABLEND, 11 Apr. 2019, https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2470147/mark-hamill-reveals-his-favorite-star-wars-film. 


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