Who Played Young Anakin Skywalker
Jake Lloyd portrayed young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. He was cast as the child version of the character who later becomes Darth Vader.
Background on Jake Lloyd
Jake Lloyd was a child actor born in 1989. He took on the role of Anakin at age 10 and appeared in several scenes on Tatooine and during the podrace sequence.
Legacy of the Role
The character of Anakin Skywalker anchors much of the prequel trilogy’s story. For more background on the film and its cast, see the official Star Wars site at Star Wars Official Site.
