Hayden Christensen was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on April 19th of 1981. His parents David & Alie Christensen are in the communications business "Christensen Communications". Hayden grew up in Markham, Ontario, Canada, one of four children (Kaylen, Hejsa, Tove). Although his aspirations changed and regardless of not having his father's approval, 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 began his starring roles in several dramatic television shows. His big break came with Fox Family's troubled youth show Higher Ground.

Hayden has had quite notable performances in such films as The Virgin Suicides and the television movie Trapped in a Purple Haze. His role as the troubled, misunderstood teen Sam Monroe in Irwin Winkler's Life as a House 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. George Lucas had already set his vision on the young and talented actor for the role of Anakin Skywalker in his final two Star Wars films, which became one of Christensen's most memorable roles.

Hayden then set out to star in Shattered Glass, quoted by some of the real Stephen Glass' colleagues as giving an eerie and uncanny portrayal.

Devoted and loyal, the family man currently resides in both Toronto and Los Angeles. When not working, Hayden 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.


Younger brother of Tove Christensen. Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002. One of Teen People Magazine's "25 Hottest Stars under 25" in 2002. Attended Unionville High School, Markham, Ontario. Grew up playing competitive tennis and hockey. Born on same day as Colombian actress Catalina Sandino Moreno, the lead in Maria Full of Grace (2004). Was a "ball boy" at the Canadian Open tennis matches. Jumped out too soon during a match in which John McEnroe was playing, causing an interruption in play. Supports Manchester United Football Club. Named one of Teen People Magazine's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25" in 2005. Named one of People Magazine's "50 Hottest Bachelors" in 2005. One of the youngest competitors in "Eco-Challenge Fiji Islands" (2003). One of Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars under 25" in 2002 and 2005. Shares a birthday with James Franco. Is the third actor to play "Anakin Skywalker", and is the only who has played the non-Vader Anakin more than once. Sebastian Shaw played the role only in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), and had died by the time the prequels were made. Jake Lloyd played Anakin in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). Hayden played the young adult Anakin in both Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005). Is partially of Swedish descent, as are his on-screen mother Pernilla August and son Mark Hamill from the Star Wars films. Was ranked #11 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. (2008). His favorite actor is Joe Lando. Favourite actor and mentor is Kevin Kline.