Hayden Christensen

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 with a voice cameo in Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker 2019 and as the main antagonist in the Disney series ObiWan Kenobi 2022 He will also reprise his role in the upcoming Disney series 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 Coppolas The Virgin Suicides 1999 Life as a House 2001 and Shattered Glass 2003 to which he earned critical acclaim for his performances as Sam in Life as a House and as Stephen Glass in Shattered Glass Christensens honours include the nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award as well as the Cannes Film Festivals Trophée Chopard His other notable works in both blockbuster and independent films include Awake 2007 Jumper 2008 Takers 2010 and Little Italy 2018