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Hayden Christensen

Birth Place: Vancouver, BC, CANADA

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Hayden Christensen (born April 19, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader in the Star Wars media franchise. He first appeared in the prequel trilogy films, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), and later reprised his role in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) and Ahsoka (2023).



Christensen began his career on Canadian television at the age of 13, then diversified into American television in the late 1990s. His early work includes Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides (1999), Life as a House (2001), and Shattered Glass (2003). He earned praise for his performances as Sam in Life as a House and as Stephen Glass in Shattered Glass. Christensen's honours include the nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as the Cannes Film Festival's Trophée Chopard. His other notable works include Awake (2007), Jumper (2008), Takers (2010), and Little Italy (2018).

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Chevy Chase & NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION Stars To Attend FAN EXPO Philadelphia

Join Chevy Chase and the cast of NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION at FAN EXPO Philadelphia for photo ops, autographs, and Q&As. Learn how to attend the event!
Hayden Christensen Added To STAR WARS Roster At FAN EXPO Philadelphia

Hayden Christensen, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker, has joined the lineup of Star Wars stars at FAN EXPO Philadelphia. Learn more about stars participating and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: THIS IS OUR YOUTH at The Off-Central Players

This is Our Youth, is a play written by Playwright Kenneth Lonergan (The Waverly Gallery) and Screenwriter (Manchester by the Sea). Youth premiered off-Broadway in 1996, and since its premiere has seen productions all over the world on Broadway, in Sydney and Toronto. The most recent Broadway revival featured Michael Cera in the role of Warren and Kieran Culkin in the role of Dennis, featuring Tavi Gevinson as Jessica.
Disney Drops 'Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return' Soundtrack

With never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, colorful personal stories and meaningful moments, “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return” showcases the making of Lucasfilm’s original limited series for Disney+, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” an epic story that begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.”
Disney+ Day to Features Premieres & Special Subscriber Perks

New titles include Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder” and “Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return,” “Remembering,” “Dancing with the Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Dances,” “Tierra Incógnita,” the “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” Sing-Alongs, and “Welcome to the Club,” a new short from The Simpsons.
Photos: Julie Andrews, Hayden Christensen, and Comedian Preacher Lawson Last Night on The Tonight Show

Last night, Julie Andrews, Hayden Christensen, and Comedian Preacher Lawson appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Hear discussions about Darth Vader reactions, Princess Diaries 3, and Tinder 5'11''.
Pacific Symphony Makes STAR WARS History

Pacific Symphony became a part of Star Wars history when they participated in the Lucasfilm's Studio Showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration, Thursday, May 26 in Anaheim. Under the baton of five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, the orchestra performed the live premiere of the new theme from the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series.   
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases New Trailer for OBI-WAN KENOBI

The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie. 
VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts Exciting Teaser Trailer for OBI-WAN KENOBI

The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie. 
Disney+ Sets OBI-WAN KENOBI Limited Series Release Date

The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master. The series also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie. 
Disney Plus Announces Cast for OBI-WAN KENOBI

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” is directed by Deborah Chow, director of two critically acclaimed episodes of “The Mandalorian,” Season 1.
Chris Evans, Tom Hiddleston, Ewan McGregor And Hayden Christensen Headline Boston ACE Comic Con This March

ACE Comic Con will return to the Northeast to open 2020, delivering some of the most popular stars from two of the biggest movie franchises in history. Chris Evans (Captain America), Tom Hiddleston (Loki) as well as Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker) and Shameik Moore (Miles Morales, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), making their ACE debuts, will headline ACE Comic Con Northeast at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 20-21-22, 2020.
Adam Ferrera to Recur on WHY WOMEN KILL

Deadline reports Adam Ferrara (Rescue Me, Nurse Jackie) will recur opposite Alicia Coppola, Ginnifer Goodwin, Sam Jaeger in CBS All Access' Why Women Kill.
Pinch 'N' Ouch will present Kenneth Lonergan's THIS IS OUR YOUTH

Atlanta's Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre is having one of its busiest seasons. Most recently presenting Edward Albee's harrowing masterpiece WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, only weeks prior to Sam Shepard's Obie Award winning play FOOL FOR LOVE, the electrifying contemporary theatre company has just announced their latest production of Kenneth Lonergan's THIS IS OUR YOUTH, a compassionate living snapshot of the moment between adolescence and adulthood. YOUTH will be directed by the company's Producing Artistic Director Grant McGowen, and will feature Derek Evans, Thien Vuong, and Annie Jacob. It will perform in late November thru December at Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre, now located in Kirkwood of Atlanta, GA.
Liz Lokre Unveils Music Video For 'Stop Runnin'

Canadian singer-songwriter LIZ LOKRE unveils the visuals for her brand new single Stop Runnin', a song she wrote for the movie 'Little Italy' (starring Emma Roberts, Hayden Christensen and Alyssa Milano).
Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen Star in LITTLE ITALY Coming to Blu-ray and Digital

From the director of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Miss Congeniality, People's Choice Awards nominee Emma Roberts and Golden Globe® nominee Hayden Christensen (2001, Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, Life as a House) star in the heartwarming romantic comedy Little Italy, available on Blu-ray (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital on November 20 from Lionsgate. The film is currently available On Demand. 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for LITTLE ITALY Starring Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen

Emma Roberts and Hayden Christensen star in the romantic comedy LITTLE ITALY, coming to select theaters and On Demand on Friday, September 21 from Lionsgate. Watch the trailer below! 
Northern Stage Announces Boot Camp Preparing Young Actors For A Career In The Arts

Northern Stage announces the successful launch of Boot Camp, a program designed to nurture young theater artists by providing in-depth training and mentorship for high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who want to pursue a career in the arts. With support from the Pussycat Foundation and created to honor the philanthropic and creative spirits of Helen Gurley Brown and David Brown, Boot Camp serves young artists who lack the resources to pursue professional-level arts training. Admission to colleges, BFA theater programs, and performing arts conservatories are highly competitive, and Boot Camp seeks to level the playing field by preparing students to compete at the highest level for continued arts and performance studies.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hayden Christensen been in?

Hayden Christensen has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Hayden Christensen been in?

Hayden Christensen has not appeared in the West End.

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