Jake Lloyd
Biography
Jake Lloyd is a former American actor. He gained worldwide fame for playing the young Anakin Skywalker in a film. Lloyd also appeared in several other projects, including a recurring role in ER, a role in The Pretender, and a guest appearance in a show. He played a character in a 1998 TV film Host. Lloyd reprised his role as Anakin Skywalker in five subsequent Star Wars video games. He is also known by other names, including Jake Matthew Lloyd, Jake Broadbent, and Jake M. Lloyd was born in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Career overview
Jake Lloyd is a former American actor who gained international recognition for his role in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. He was chosen by George Lucas to play the young Anakin Skywalker. Lloyd reprised this role in five subsequent Star Wars video games.
In addition to his work in the Star Wars franchise, Lloyd appeared in various television shows. He had recurring roles as Jimmy Sweet in ER and Young Angelo in The Pretender. He also guest-starred in the show as a character named Ronny Collins. Lloyd's acting career also included a role in the 1998 TV film Host.
Lloyd's acting credits also include appearances in television shows and films, totaling 11 known credits. He is known for his early work in the entertainment industry, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Lloyd retired from acting in 2001, bringing an end to his career as a professional actor.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Madison (2005) as Mike McCormick
- The Story of Star Wars (2004) as Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
- The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I (2001) as Self
- 18 Wheels of Justice (2000)
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as Anakin Skywalker
- Virtual Obsession (1998) as Jack
- The Pretender (1996) as Young Angelo
- The Pretender (1996) as Young Angelo / Timmy
- The Pretender (1996) as Ronny Collins
- Jingle All the Way (1996) as Jamie Langston
- Unhook the Stars (1996) as J.J.
- Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon (1996) as Mark Armstrong
- ER (1994) as Jimmy Sweet
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jake Lloyd best known for?
Jake Lloyd is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 18 Wheels of Justice (2000), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), The Pretender (1996), The Pretender (1996).
When and where was Jake Lloyd born?
Jake Lloyd was born on March 5, 1989 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
How many credits does Jake Lloyd have?
Jake Lloyd has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2005.
What is Jake Lloyd's background in cinema and television?
Jake Lloyd is a former American actor. He gained worldwide fame for playing the young Anakin Skywalker in a film. Lloyd also appeared in several other projects, including a recurring role in ER, a role in The Pretender, and a guest appearance in a show. He played a character in a 1998 TV film Host. Lloyd reprised his r...