Hayden Christensen

Birthday: 19 April 1981, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Height: 183 cm

Hayden Christensen was born April 19, 1981 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His parents, Alie and David Christensen, are in the communications business. He is of Danish (father) and Swedish and Italian (mother) descent. Hayden grew up in Markham, Ontario, with siblings Kaylen, Hejsa, and Tove. Hayden set out to become an actor when a chance encounter at the age of eight placed him in his first commercial, for Pringles. When he was thirteen, he had starring roles in several dramatic television series.His biggest break was a major part in the Fox Family Network's Higher Ground (2000). On the series, Hayden showed off his acting talent as a teen who was sexually molested by his stepmother, and turns to drugs in despair. Later, he appeared in the television movie Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000), where he co-starred with his friend Jonathan Jackson. Hayden also had a role in the film The Virgin Suicides (1999).On May 12, 2000, it was announced that Christensen would star as Anakin Skywalker in the prequels Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). The star was chosen by director George Lucas because he felt that Hayden had raw talent and good chemistry with actress Natalie Portman. Lucas stunned the movie world by 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.His role as the troubled, misunderstood teenager Sam Monroe in Irwin Winkler's Life as a House (2001) won him 'Breakthrough Performance of the Year' from the National Board of Review. The film also placed him as a nominee for 'Best Supporting Actor' at both the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Hayden then starred in Shattered Glass (2003), quoted by some of the real Stephen Glass' colleagues as giving an eerie and uncanny portrayal.Since his Star Wars days, Hayden has headlined several action films, including Jumper (2008) and Takers (2010).When not working, he enjoys spending quality time with his family (such as big brother Tove), hanging out with his friends, and exploring other hobbies such as the blues, jazz and piano.Hayden has been in a relationship with actress Rachel Bilson for many years. The two have a child, born in 2014. Hide

Actors are observers. They're trying to have an understanding of human sensibility. And how do you h Show more 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. Hide

I don't find Hollywood interesting, so I'm thinking of studying architecture instead. I don't find Hollywood interesting, so I'm thinking of studying architecture instead.

It's such a struggle to protect your integrity and dignity in this industry ... they really want to Show more It's such a struggle to protect your integrity and dignity in this industry ... they really want to attack your morality and your beliefs. They need you to give up a certain part of yourself before they'll initiate you into 'stardom' ... I've always been kind of a hermit. I find my joy in the little things they want to take away from me. Prior to all this, I took pleasure from being the observer. Now I'm the observed. Hide

I have two sisters and a mother, obviously, so I grew up with a household of girls. Maybe I have a g Show more I have two sisters and a mother, obviously, so I grew up with a household of girls. Maybe I have a greater respect for women because of it. Hide

All my characters have characteristics I don't know anything about and that's the joy. Being able to Show more 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. Hide

[on his favourite scene in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)] I love the sequence Show more [on his favourite scene in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)] I love the sequence in which "Obi-Wan" visits "Yoda" when he's giving lessons to the Jedi apprentices. At that moment, an image of the universe is projected because Obi-Wan is looking for the planet Kamino. I find this marvelous and very poetic. Hide

I wish they taught green screen acting classes. I wish they taught green screen acting classes.

Ewan McGregor and I had very similar first-time light sabre experiences. We both burned ourselves! T Show more Ewan McGregor and I had very similar first-time light sabre experiences. We both burned ourselves! These things are hot - they're full of batteries!. Hide

All I want is all what my mother wanted for me when she raised me - to be happy. For that, I don't n Show more All I want is all what my mother wanted for me when she raised me - to be happy. For that, I don't need to be in a relationship. I don't need to have a certain level of respect. I just want to care very much about what I do and be kind to everyone in the process. It's important that I can feel that. That's happiness. Hide

Hayden Christensen's FILMOGRAPHY - Page 3

as Actor (59)

Ahsoka - Season 1 [Audio: Hindi]

Goosebumps - Season 3

The Famous Jett Jackson - Season 2

Are You Afraid of the Dark - Season 3

The Tonight Show Fallon - Season 7

Forever Knight - Season 2

The Last Man