Mark Hamill Recalls Living in a Gardener’s Shed Before ‘Star Wars’ Success

The actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker reflects on a variety of day jobs and sitcom appearances before his big break.
Mark Hamill Recalls Living in a Gardener’s Shed Before ‘Star Wars’ Success
Mark Hamill attends the European premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Dec. 12, 2017. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney
Elma Aksalic
Elma Aksalic
Freelance Reporter
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Prior to his rise to fame playing Luke Skywalker in the original and sequel “Star Wars” trilogies, actor Mark Hamill encountered struggles early on that have shaped his outlook on life and continue to keep him grounded.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Sept. 9, the 73-year-old reflected on his humble beginnings before landing the iconic role in 1977.

Elma Aksalic
Elma Aksalic
Freelance Reporter
Elma Aksalic is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times and an experienced TV news anchor and journalist covering original content for Newsmax magazine.
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