30th Daytime Emmy Awards 2003

This actor, producer and director first came to the public's attention as General Hospital's Kent Murray, nurse Jessy Bruce's troubled nephew. Why was he troubled? Perhaps because his father turned out to be Darth Vader.

He's coming to Broadway this fall!

Ladies and gentlemen - Mark Hamill!

[audience cheers and applauds]

Thank you.

It's a privilege for me to be here and honor 40 years of one of the most popular series of all times - General Hospital!

[audience cheers wildly]
[Mark chuckles]



It's the show that actually holds the record for winning Outstanding Drama Series a total of 7 times. Now, I...

[audience interrupts with more cheers and applause]
[Mark laughs and applauds with them]

Now, I only spent 9 months on the show, but once you're a part of the family history you're a member for life. I've always been grateful for being a part of General Hospital. It was an invaluable learning experience for me as an actor and a time I'll never forget.



I'm excited to be back to celebrate 40 years of General Hospital!

[audience cheers and applauds wildly]