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Input (English): Hayden Christensen (born April 19, 1981) is a Canadian actor and producer. He began his career on Canadian television at the age of 13, then diversified into American television in the late 1990s. He was praised for his acting as Sam in "Life as a House" (2001), earning Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. Christensen gained international fame for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) in "" (2002) and "" (2005). His honors for these films include a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Actor and the Cannes Film Festival Revelation Award. Question: Laurence Boswell directed the Canadian actor who earned a Golden Globe award nomination for what 2001 film? Answer: Life as a House
Output (English):  He was praised for his acting as Sam in Life as a House 2001, earning Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.