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How old is Mark Hamill, what’s the Luke Skywalker actor’s net worth and who’s his wife Marilou York?

The actor, 66, is best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film series

MARK Hamill is the American actor best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film series.

But, what else has he done, who's he married to - and what's his net worth? We take a look right here.

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Mark Hamill is best known for playing Luke Skywalker in Star WarsCredit: AFP or licensors

How old is Mark Hamill?

Mark was born in Oakland, California, on September 25, 1951 - that makes him 67.

He's one of seven children, having two brothers, Will and Patrick, and four sisters, Terry, Jan, Jeanie, and Kim.

His showbiz career kicked off with a recurring role on the soap opera General Hospital, and a starring role on the short-lived sitcom The Texas Wheelers.

Mark has also had guest appearances on The Bill Cosby Show, The Partridge Family, Room 222 and One Day at a Time.

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What is Mark Hamill's net worth?

Mark is believed to have a net worth of around £5 million.

In 1977, he reportedly earned £500,000 for his role in the in the original Star Wars, and he signed onto the film in exchange for one-fourth of one percent of the film’s future earnings.

Mark's salary for his role in The Force Awakens was in the low-seven-figure range - between £1 million and £3 million.

However, he's believed to be receiving a higher salary for the followups.

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Mark Hamill is a single-digit millionaireCredit: Getty - Contributor

When did he voice The Joker?

As well as playing Luke Skywalker, Mark is also known for his role as DC Comics' the Joker, kicking off with Batman: The Animated Series in 1992, later spin-off series, video games, and films.

He also voiced Joker in three episodes of Superman: The Animated Series, five episodes of The New Batman Adventures, five episodes of Justice League, an episode of Static Shock and a few segments in Robot Chicken.

He voiced the Joker in the 1993 theatrical film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.

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He also voiced the Joker for toys and amusement park rides - even though they didn't pay well - because he is protective of the character.

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Who's his wife, Marilou York?

Mark married his wife Marilou York, a dental hygienist, in December 1978.

They have three children together - Nathan, Griffin and Chelsea Elizabeth.

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The couple also have one grandchild by their son Nathan.

Nathan was born during the production of The Empire Strikes Back and had a cameo appearance as one of the Royal Guards of Naboo in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.

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