Date of birth: April 19, 1981
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height: 6' 1"
Hayden Christensen was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on April 19th, 1981. The young Canadian actor started his career out at the age of 13 starring in several TV dramas. His biggest break was a starring role on the Fox Family network's "Higher Ground" (2000). Later he appeared in the television movie Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) (TV), where he co-starred with his friend Jonathan Jackson. On May 12, 2000 Hayden announced that he will be starring as Anakin Skywalker in the next to prequels Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III (2005). The star was chosen by director George Lucas because he felt that Hayden has raw talent and more sexual chemistry with actress Natalie Portman. George Lucas stunned the entire world on picking the then-unknown actor after he had turned down such big names as Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonathan Jackson, as well as 400 other candidates.
Interesting facts:
Hayden's favorite band is Our Lady Peace
Grew up playing hockey and competitive tennis.
Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.
Attended Unionville High School, Toronto, Ontario.
(2002) One of Teen People Magazine's "25 Hottest Stars under 25"
Quotable Hayden
"Actors are observers. They're trying to have an understanding of human sensibility. And how do you have that accurate observation if you regard yourself as someone of great importance? When you're the one constantly being observed, because they view you as a celebrity? It's all wrong."
"All my characters have characteristics I don't know anything about and that's the joy. Being able to justify their actions, and find sympathy in their wrongs, and understand their accomplishments. After Life as a House I took a while off and tried to remember who I was at the beginning of the film. You obsess, and it's exhausting, to lose your sense of self."
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