Mark Hamill
| Born | September 25, 1951 |
| Hometown | Oakland, California, United States |
| Net worth | $18 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Marilou York |
| Children | Griffin Hamill, Nathan Hamill, Chelsea Hamill |
| Parents | William Hamill, Virginia Hamill |
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'Star Wars' star Mark Hamill gives Joe Biden a nickname from a galaxy far, far away
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'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for visit with President 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2019 | Emmy (Daytime) | Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program | Kulipari: Dream Walker | Nominated |
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- PoliticsThe Recount
Mark Hamill stops by the White House Press Briefing: “I'm open to questions — although no Star Wars questions, please.”
Hey, how many of you had Mark Hamill lead the press briefing on your bingo card? Hands? Yeah, me either. And look, I just got to meet the President and he gave me these aviator glasses. I love the merch. Love it all. But listen, I just wanted to say I was honored to be asked to come to the White House to meet the President, the most legislative successful President in my lifetime. And you know, I don't have to go through the list of bipartisan infrastructure, law, the PACT Act, the Chips Act, al
- CelebrityDeadline
Mark Hamill Kicks Off White House Press Briefing After Meeting The President, Reveals Joe Biden’s Jedi Nickname
“How many of you had ‘Mark Hamill will lead the press briefing’ on your bingo cards?” the Star Wars icon joked as he took the podium at the White House. “Yeah, me either.” It’s not such a far-fetched idea, however, when one considers the date. It’s May 3, the last weekday before that sacred Star …
- PoliticsThe Telegraph
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill calls president Joe-bi Wan Kenobi during surprise White House visit
Mark Hamill, the Star Wars actor, made a surprise appearance at the White House on Friday, revealing that Joe Biden had given him a pair of the president’s trademark aviator sunglasses in return for a new nickname: Joe-bi Wan Kenobi.
- CelebrityThe Hill
Can Hollywood save Biden?
President Biden’s reelection campaign is increasingly leaning on a longtime ally to play a starring role and help him pull off a win in November: Hollywood. From a record-breaking campaign fundraising weekend in Los Angeles, to an hourlong interview with famed SiriusXM radio host Howard Stern, to an appearance on a podcast hosted by actors…
- PoliticsAssociated Press
'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president's aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office. “I love the merch," he said, taking off the glasses during a quick appearance at the White House daily press briefing following his visit with Biden. Hamill, 72, famous for playing Luke Skywalker, kidded with reporters that he'd take a few questions — as long as they were
- PoliticsThe Hill
Mark Hamill calls Biden ‘Joe-B-Wan Kenobi’ in White House press room appearance
Mark Hamill says the force is with President Biden — the actor made a surprise visit Friday to the White House briefing room and offered a “Star Wars”-inspired nickname for the commander in chief. “How many of you had ‘Mark Hamill will lead the press briefing’ on your bingo cards?” Hamill, sporting a pair of…
- PoliticsEntertainment Weekly
Mark Hamill says he asked President Biden if he could call him 'Joebi-Wan Kenobi'
The "Star Wars" actor was the guest of honor at the White House press briefing on Friday.
- PoliticsThe Recount
Mark Hamill on meeting with Biden: “He said, 'You can call me Joe.' And I said, 'Can I call you Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi?'”
MS ORTAGUS All right, sir. MR PALLADINO Yes. MS ORTAGUS Can Biden bring up Star Wars 2, sir? MR PALLADINO Well, I called him, Mr. President, and he said, you can call me Joe, and I said, can I call you Joe B-1 Kenobi? He liked that. But listen, I'm not really here to dominate. I have to turn it back over to our wonderful Press Secretary Kareen Jean-Pierre.
- PoliticsUSA TODAY
'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill visits White House. He leaves with a pair of Biden sunglasses
The actor has been posting on social media in support of Biden's re-election campaign this week. He rolled out a nickname for the president: Joe-bi-Wan-Kenobi
- PoliticsAFP
'Star Wars' legend Hamill gives Biden The Force for elections
Joe Biden faces a tough reelection battle this November, but for one day at least The Force was with him.The visit came on the eve of the so-called "May the Fourth" day, when "Star Wars" fans celebrate in a riff on the movie's catchphrase "May the Force be with you."
