Hayden Christensen, known for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker, has expanded his career from acclaimed film roles to notable television series, establishing himself as a versatile actor. After being personally selected by director George Lucas over 400 candidates including established actors, Hayden Christensen was cast as Anakin Skywalker in ‘Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones’ (2002) and ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’ (2005), a career-defining role for the iconic franchise. His early career included a commercial for Pringles in 1989 and starring roles in dramatic television series by 1994. Christensen secured significant parts in the Fox Family Network’s ‘Higher Ground’ (2000) and the television movie ‘Trapped in a Purple Haze’ (2000), following an appearance in ‘The Virgin Suicides’ (1999).

Expanding his presence within the ‘Star Wars’ universe, he provided a voice cameo in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ (2019) and a voice credit in ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ (2020). Most recently, Christensen reprised his iconic role as Anakin Skywalker, later Darth Vader, for two highly anticipated Disney+ series. He joined the cast of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ in 2022, reuniting with Ewan McGregor, and subsequently appeared in ‘Ahsoka’ in 2023, further solidifying his enduring legacy within the franchise and showcasing his continued versatility across both film and television.