Hayden Christensen

When being asked about his favorite movie, the 'Star Wars' trilogy, Hayden Christensen answered enthusiastically, "A long time ago, in a country not so far away, I was eight years old, doing my best Darth Vader imitation." It is true that as a child who grew up loving the epic saga, this young Canadian actor was keen on impersonating its prominent character. Little he knew that years later he would score the only role he never dare to dream about.

Born on April 19, 1981, this strapping young man is the third of four children to Alie and David Christensen, both worked in communication business owning 'Christensen Communications'. Though born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, he was brought up and spent most of his formative years in Markham, Ontario. After graduating from Baythorn Public School in 1995, he subsequently attended Unionville High School where he established himself as an accomplished tennis and hockey player. Whereas at the same time, he joined the Art York program, a four year program offered by Unionville High specializing in dance, drama, music and visual arts, concentrating in drama.