Hayden Christensen (born April 19, 1981) is a Canadian actor and producer from Vancouver, British Columbia. He first rose to fame after starring in the 2001 movie “Life as a House.”
The actor played one of the recurring roles as Sam Monroe opposite Kevin Kline (as George Monroe), Kristin Scott Thomas (as Robin Kimball) and Jena Malone (as Alyssa Beck) directed by Irwin Winkler.
In fact, Hayden also received two Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for his performance. Later, the breakthrough role of his career came after he got the chance to play one of the main characters as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequel trilogy movies.
He acted in movies like Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi and Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker.
Some of his other popular projects are Higher Ground, Trapped in a Purple Haze, 90 Minutes in Heaven, Jumper, Outcast, Takers, Awake, Shattered Glass, etc. Hayden Christensen’s estimated net worth is $12 million US dollars, as of 2020.
Early years, parents and siblings
The talented actor stepped foot on this earth back in 1981 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Hayden Christensen’s birthday falls on April 19 of every year, making him Aries in the zodiac sign. People born with this sign possess strengths such as enthusiasm, determination, confidence, optimism, etc.
He is 39 years old, as of 2020. Christensen’s father, “David Christensen,” works as a communications executive and computer programmer. He is very close to his mother “Alie Christensen” is American and works as a speechwriter.
Hayden Christensen with his mother Alie Christensen and his brothers Tove Christensen and Hejsa Christensen
Hayden belongs to a multiracial ethnicity where her father is of Danish descent and her mother is of Swedish and Italian descent. She was raised together with three siblings i.e. an older brother “Tove Christensen” and two sisters Hejsa Christensen (older) and Kaylen Christensen.
The actor attended Argyle High School and Unionville High School and also continued to be an athlete. He used to play tennis at the provincial level and was also a hockey player.
Christensen also enrolled in the Actors Studio in New York City when she spent summers on Long Island with Rose Schwartz (her maternal grandmother). Her first screen appearance of hers was in the Pringles television commercial.
dating history
The 39-year-old actor first made headlines about his love life after starting a romantic relationship with his then-girlfriend, Rachel Bilson (American actress) in 2007. She is best known for her role as Summer Roberts in “The OC ” (prime time drama series).
Also, the former couple met for the first time on the sets of the sci-fi action movie Jumper. After the film’s release, Hayden Christensen became engaged to his fiancée, Rachel, in a private ceremony on December 25, 2008.
Hayden Christensen with his ex-fiancee Rachel Bilson (American actress) at the Costume Institute gala benefit
They even remained in on-off relationships with each other for a few years. The former couple first split in the mid-2010s and reconciled a few months later. Rachel and Christensen blessed their daughter Briar Rose on October 29, 2014.
In September 2017, the actor announced that he and Rachel had parted ways over some personal issues. They share custody of their son. His ex-lover is now dating her new boyfriend Bill Hader (American actor, comedian and filmmaker).
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In January 2020, Hayden saw a mystery woman at a farmers’ market in Los Angeles. However, the actor keeps a low profile when it comes to his personal life.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Hayden Christensen. |
| Nickname | Hayden. |
| Profession | Actor and producer. |
| Famous for | his performance as Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequel trilogy films. |
| Age (as of 2020) | 39 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | April 19, 1981. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Nationality | Canadian. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | Multiracial. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Aries. |
| At home | Los Angeles, California, United States of America. |
| filmography | |
| Debut | TV Show : Family Passions (1993, as Skip McDeere). Movie : In the Mouth of Madness (1995, as Paper boy). |
| movie list | 1. In the Mouth of Madness. 2. There is no greater love. 3. Free fall. 4. The virgin suicides. 5. The fluffy bird. 6. Street Law. 7. Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. 8. Shattered glass. 9. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. 10. Life as a home. 11. Wake up. 12. Factory girl. 13. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. 14. Takers. 15. New York, I love you. 16. Bridge. 17. Virgin territory. 18. Outlawed. 19. Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey. 20. Disappearing on 7th Street. 21. Star Wars: The Force Awakens. 22. 90 Minutes in Heaven. 23. American heist. 24. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. 25. Little Italy. 26. The last man. 27. First death. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : does not have a public account. Twitter : —Facebook :— |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet inches: 6′ 0″ . Centimeters: 183cm . Meters: 1.83 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 82kg . Pounds: 180 pounds . |
| bicep size | 14 |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 44-32-38. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 10 |
| eye color | Blue. |
| Hair color | Brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : David Christensen. Mom : Alie Christensen. |
| Brothers | Brother: Tove Christensen. Sister: Hejsa Christensen and Kaylen Christensen. |
| Last modification | June 16, 2020 (©️ Copyright – dreshare.com). |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | Rachel Bilson (ex-fiancee). |
| Girlfriend | name not available. |
| Name of wife/spouse | Not yet. |
| Son | — |
| Daughter | Briar rose. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | Argyle High School and Unionville High School. |
| Alma mater. | Will update. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio. Actress: Jennifer Aniston. |
| dream vacation destination | Greece. |
| Favorite color | Dark blue. |
| I love to do | Farming, traveling, reading and listening to music. |
| Favorite food | Italian cuisine. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $12 million US dollars (as of 2020). |
| Salary, income and earnings | shows, movies and other projects etc. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Hayden Christensen
- His older brother, Tove Christensen, is also a Canadian-American actor and film producer.
- He produced movies like “The Hunter’s Prayer,” “The Education of Charlie Banks,” “Shattered Glass” and “Cooties.”
- Tove has also acted in movies called Without Limits and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- Additionally, his cousin, Erik Christensen, is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
- At the age of 12, she made her television debut in 1993 after playing one of the supporting roles in the German-Canadian television series called Macht Der Leidenschaft/Family Passions.
- In 2005, the actor was active in the 24 Hour Plays benefit and helped raise money for various non-profit organizations.
- he even participated in RED’s Lazarus Effect Campaign to raise awareness to fight AIDS in Africa.
- Also, the following year, in 2007, he bought a farm near Uxbridge, Ontario.
- Hayden even began to learn about crops, livestock, and farm machinery in the years that followed.
- In his successful career, he also collaborated with RW&Co (Canadian fashion chain) and launched a men’s clothing line inspired by his farm.
- Hayden Christensen is a huge fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.