The Man who would be Anakin

An in-depth-profile on Hayden Christensen

By Zachary

Hayden Christensen, the 21-year-old who makes girls scream and shout, has a lot going for him. Born on April 19, 1981 this Vancouver born native has been in the spotlight since he was seven, having done numerous amounts of television series. Living with a full house family, mother Alie, father David, brother Tove, 27 and two sisters Hejsa, age 25 and Kaylen age 15.

With his parents having jobs in the communication world, his older sister Hejsa, made him a star finding him a talent agent. His childhood, normal, he attended high school just like everybody else and played hockey, tennis, and football as well as being a pianist. He loves to play jazz and blues and it is amazing because he doesn�t read music. Attending Unionville Highschool in Unionville, Ontario till 1999 when he graduated. He had been acting during this time period of being on the first Canadian soap opera Family Passions. Since his graduation he has lived with his brother Tove, in their Los Angeles apartment.

Standing at a height of 6�4, this blonde haired brown-eyed actor has broken hearts and he hopes that once he finds a girlfriend, she will understand his busy schedule and know that when he is on location their relationship will have to be long distance.

Becoming the future Darth Vader has changed his life forever. Ever since he received the phone call from his agent and manager, he was astounded when he heard the news that he would be Anakin Skywalker, and with blaring Star Wars Theme music in the background of his apartment, his roommate knew as well that he had received the role. According to Teen Magazine.com, they tell us that after his brother found out about his taking the role of the future Darth Vader, Hayden�s brother said, "'You're not Darth Vader. Come on! I just kicked your ass last week. Come on!"

Finishing the second movie Star Wars: Episode Two Attack of the Clones. Due out May 16, 2002, Hayden has gotten hardly if any rest. As soon as he is done with filming for the third movie, his brother Touve and himself will be filming and producing their own Indie films.

Hayden Christensen, the man who would be Skywalker, after May 2002, will never be forgotten and will always be remembered as the young man who became Darth Vader.