Mark Hamill's Son Also Appeared in 'Star Wars' – All We Know about Nathan Hamill
Mark Hamill's son, Nathan Hamill, followed in his father's footsteps. His father is famously known for his remarkable performance in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Interestingly, some of Mark Hamill's kids had minor roles in the said movie.
Mark, born on September 25, 1952, is famously known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the sci-fi trilogy "Star Wars." Following the release of "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," the movie received enormous unexpected success and significantly impacted the film industry.
Mark's notable performance in the movie brought him worldwide fame. Many of his fans became interested in knowing more about his personal life, more so his son Nathan Hamill who also appeared in two "Star Wars" movies. Here's what we know about Mark Hamill's son.
American actor Mark Hamill with his son Nathan at home in Los Angeles on May 01, 1983 | Source: Getty Images
Nathan Hamill Was Born When His Father Was Filming "The Empire Strikes Back"
Nathan was born on June 25, 1979, in London when his father was filming the sci-fi film "The Empire Strikes Back," where he starred alongside Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. He was born in the wee hours of the morning when Mark had filmed his falling-from-the-cloud city scene.
Chen claimed that at first, she thought the appointment was about her getting an ultrasound of the baby but was shocked to find out it was a referral for an abortion.
So Mark Hamill's son spent most of his early childhood on the set of "Star Wars" movies. On December 30, 2015, Mark shared on Instagram an adorable throwback photo of little Nathan on the set of "Return of the Jedi."
The photo shows Nathan's head spurring out of cylindrical equipment, which actor Kenny Baker usually occupied. In the post, his father wrote:
"My son Nathan was born in London while I was filming 'Empire Strikes Back.' Nathan had the 'Return of The Jedi' set as his personal playground!"
Nathan Hamill Grew up to Be a Talented Artist and Also Appeared in "Star Wars" Movies
Even though Nathan pursued a different career in the entertainment industry, he appeared in two "Star Wars" movies. The first was "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" as a film extra. He also had an uncredited role in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
However, Nathan has writing credits on IMDb and is known for the 2014 film "Office Ninja," the 2012 animation movie "Weasel Town," and "D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary."
Aside from that, Mark Hamill's son is also a talented artist in Los Angeles. Most of his artworks focus on large-eyed creatures ranging from cute to ghastly. He showcases his artwork on his Instagram page.
Nathan Hamill's Ex Accused Mark Hamill of Pressuring Her to Terminate Her Pregnancy
In 2016, Maegan Chen, a former erotic actress, claimed she was pregnant with Nathan Hamill's baby and wanted to confirm paternity and collect child support. However, Chen stated that Hamill's family failed to cooperate and pressured her to have an abortion.
Chen claimed Mark told her not to bring a child nobody wants into the world and that his son wasn't ready to be a father. According to Chen, she met Nathan in 2015 through Tinder, and the two kicked it off immediately. They met in Los Angeles on their first date and hung out in a bar on New Year's Eve.
Nathan Hamill arrives at Portmagee harbour on July 28, 2014, in Skellig Island, Ireland. | Source: Getty Images
After dating for three months, Chen discovered she was pregnant. However, when Chen told Nathan she was expecting a baby, he insisted she should get an abortion and that the two would stop hanging out together if she didn't.
She then said she met Mark and his family in London, and his wife, Marilou, set up an appointment with a specialist to discuss pregnancy termination.
Chen claimed that at first, she thought the appointment was about her getting an ultrasound of the baby but was shocked to find out it was a referral for an abortion. Despite Chen's claims, the Hamill family never addressed the accusations.