Life after ‘Star Wars’
Jake Lloyd
Movie: “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”
Character: Little Anakin Skywalker
Report: The actor has appeared in such films as “Jingle All the Way” and “Unhook the Stars” when he won the role to play young Anakin. But what did Lucas see in him? He has as much charisma as a paper plate. No one could believe that this petulant child would turn into the man in black. He’s acted sporadically since in “Madison,” which was shot in 2001 but released in 2005. (Keith Hamshere / AP)
Ray Park
Movie: “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”
Character: Darth Maul
Report: The Scotsman added much-needed zip with his flashy martial arts choreography in his role as the villainous Darth Maul. He’s appeared in several action films since “Star Wars” including the role of Toad in “X-Men” and A.J. Ross in “Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever” and is filming a TV series called “The Legend of Bruce Lee” in which he plays Mike Huckabee’s best buddy, Chuck Norris. He also played Snakes Eyes in “G.I. Joe” and will again in the sequel “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” (Bill Kaye / AFP)
Carrie Fisher
Movies: “Stars Wars: Episode IV A New Hope”; “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back”; “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi”
Character: Princess Leia
Report: The daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Fisher made her film debut as a wealthy teenager in 1975’s “Shampoo” before being cast in “Star Wars” at the age of 19. Post-”Star Wars,” Fisher has been cast in supporting roles in films -- usually as the acerbic best friend -- and in various guest spots on TV, most recently on “30 Rock.” Fisher developed a separate career as a bestselling novelist of such thinly disguised autobiographical novels as “Postcards From the Edge.” A well-respected script doctor, she’s even been a writer on the Academy Awards. And her turbulent life -- including drug problems, failed marriages and struggles with bipolar disorder -- has been an open book and even a stage play. Currently, she has a recurring role -- Angela as Mon Mothma -- on “Family Guy.”
Harrison Ford
Movies: “Stars Wars: Episode IV A New Hope”; “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back”; “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi”
Role: Han Solo
Report: Ford had been kicking around Hollywood for over a decade -- he starred in Lucas’ 1973 hit “American Graffiti” -- when he was cast as the swaggering rogue Han Solo, commander of the Millennium Falcon.
Suddenly, this part-time carpenter became not only an overnight sensation, but a sex symbol to boot. Though his film career has taken a hit this decade -- the last “Indiana Jones” adventure was not highly thought of -- Ford is one of cinema’s biggest box office stars. He’ll have another go at his iconic character in “Indiana Jones V,” and recently played another grizzled hero in “Cowboys & Aliens.” Though mainly cast as a two-fisted action hero, he did show his tender side, receiving a best actor Oscar nomination in the process, in the 1985 hit “Witness.” (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
