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Mark Hamill Accepts Gregory Peck Award, Calls Marriage "the Best Decision"

He cast the honor as recognition of collaborators, not personal stardom.

Overview

  • Hamill received the Gregory Peck Award for Cinematic Excellence at the San Diego International Film Festival, with Variety deputy editor Carole Horst presenting the honor.
  • Closing his speech, he thanked his wife, Marilou, calling their 1978 marriage "the best decision I ever made" and noting their three children.
  • He said a screen career is a "composite endeavor," sharing the award with writers, directors, fellow actors and crews who shaped his work.
  • The Star Wars icon’s résumé spans on‑camera and voice roles, including Luke Skywalker, a long‑running turn as the Joker, and a BAFTA‑recognized performance in the video game Arkham City.
  • Recent and upcoming credits include Lionsgate’s The Long Walk and Paramount’s The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, as he continues to favor voice work and smaller roles to stay close to family.