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Mark Hamill Star Wars role surprised veteran TV actor
Mark Hamill, a 25 year old with credits from General Hospital to The Texas Wheelers, unexpectedly plays Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. He recalls seeking only a look at effects but lands the lead opposite Alec Guinness and Carrie Fisher in a George Lucas space fantasy produced by Gary Kurtz.
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