Personal Life
Hamill is divorced from his deaf wife and has a hearing daughter from the marriage.
Hamill is the subject of a 2010 movie entitled The Hammer about his early life and wrestling career. Originally set to star Eben Kostbar, it was criticized by the deaf community for featuring a non-deaf actor; however, Hamill himself supported the casting of Eben due to his wrestling experience and the fact that Eben is fluent in American Sign Language. Kostbar withdrew from starring, feeling it would be more appropriate for a member of the deaf community to take the role:
“As I went further along, and consulted with deaf people, I realized that was not the way to go. Deaf actors are not really given that many opportunities. I wanted this project to reach people, to inspire people, and so I realized I needed to step away from this role.” - Eben Krostbar in 2011
Deaf actor Russell Harvard was chosen as the final choice to play Hamill. The movie was produced by Joseph McKelheer and Eben Kostbar and directed by Oren Kaplan.
Hamill and his longtime girlfriend Brittany Houck were engaged to be married in May 2008.
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