Mark Hamill was 25 years old when he starred as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope , which was released in May 1977, since he was born on September 25, 1951.

Quick Scoop: Mark Hamill’s Age in A New Hope

  • Mark Hamill’s birth date: September 25, 1951.
  • A New Hope release (U.S.): May 25, 1977. This means he was 25 at the time of release, turning 26 later that year.
  • Filming took place mainly in 1976, so he would have been about 24–25 during most of the actual shoot.

So when you’re watching that wide‑eyed farm boy staring at the twin suns of Tatooine, you’re basically watching a mid‑twenties actor at the start of the role that would define his career.

TL;DR: Mark Hamill was 25 years old in A New Hope (release), about 24–25 during filming.

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