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Encyclopedia > Jake Lloyd
Jake Lloyd

Jake Lloyd at SFX2007 held at Toronto, ON
Birth name Jacob Christopher Lloyd
Born March 5, 1989 (1989-03-05) (age 18)
Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A.

Jacob Christopher "Jake" Lloyd (born March 5, 1989) is an American actor who gained worldwide fame when he was chosen by George Lucas to play the young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, the first film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Jake Lloyd This is a copyrighted promotional photo with a known source. ... This article is about the day. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... The City of Fort Collins, a home rule municipality situated on the Cache la Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range, is the county seat and most populous city in Larimer County, Colorado. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... This article is about the day. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... George Walton Lucas, Jr. ... [[ Anakin Skywalker is the central character in the Star Wars franchise. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 film by George Lucas starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd. ... Revenge of the Sith is the third film of the prequel trilogy. ...


Background

Jake was born in Fort Collins, Colorado to William and Lisa Lloyd. He has a younger sister named Madison and a dog named Harvey Horsetooth Rock, atop Horsetooth Mountain, is often used as a symbol of Fort Collins Fort Collins, situated on the Cache la Poudre River, is the largest city and county seat of Larimer County, Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ...


He is best known for his performances in the films Jingle All the Way and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Jake's latest film, Madison, was filmed in 2001 but not released until April 2005. That year he also gave MTV his first interview since Star Wars in which he stated that he is again auditioning for roles. Jingle All the Way (1996) is a comedy film directed by Brian Levant and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 film by George Lucas starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd. ... Madison is a 2001 film about APBA hydroplane racing in the 1970s. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 film by George Lucas starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd. ...


In 2007, Jake graduated from Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. He is currently attending Columbia College Chicago as a Film and Video major. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... Carmel High School is a public high school in Carmel, Indiana whose name is commonly abbreviated to CHS. It is part of the Carmel Clay School District and has an enrollment of over four thousand students,[1] making it one of the largest high schools in the state of Indiana... Carmel (IPA: ) is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. ... Columbia College Chicago is the largest arts and communications college in the United States[1] Founded in 1890, the school is located in the South Loop of Chicago. ...


Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Unhook the Stars J.J.
1996 Jingle All the Way Jamie Langston
1999 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Anakin Skywalker
2001 Madison Mike McCormick

The year 1995 in film involved some significant events. ... Unhook the Stars is a 1996 movie starring Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, and Jake Lloyd. ... The year 1996 in film involved some significant events. ... Jingle All the Way (1996) is a comedy film directed by Brian Levant and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. ... The year 1999 in film involved some significant events. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 film by George Lucas starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd. ... [[ Anakin Skywalker is the central character in the Star Wars franchise. ... For the 1968 science-fiction film and novel, see 2001: A Space Odyssey The year 2001 in film involved some significant events. ... Madison is a 2001 film about APBA hydroplane racing in the 1970s. ...

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Jake Lloyd - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (252 words)
Jacob Christopher Lloyd (born March 5, 1989, in Fort Collins, Colorado) is an American teenage actor best known for his role in Jingle All The Way and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace as child Anakin Skywalker, which received mixed reviews.
Jake's latest movie 'Madison' hit the big screen in 2005, after a long delay, and is now available on DVD.
Jake's most recent appearance was in an interview with MTV in which he states that he is again auditioning.
Star Wars: Community | Jake Lloyd at Celebration III (223 words)
Jake Lloyd, the actor who portrayed young Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace, will be appearing on stage at Star Wars Celebration III this April 21 -- 24.
Jake was cast to portray Skywalker at the age of seven-and-a-half, having been watched closely by The Phantom Menace casting director Robin Gurland since she had first spotted him as a five-year-old.
Lloyd jumped into the role and relished his Star Wars experience, from being on set with Darth Maul (Ray Park) to filming on location in Tunisia.
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