Jack Hawkins
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 14, 1910 in Wood Green, London, England, UK
- Died
- July 18, 1973
- Active Years
- 1930–1990 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 98 credits in database
Biography
Jack Hawkins was a male actor born in Wood Green, London, England, UK on September 14, 1910. He worked in the entertainment industry from the 1930s until the 1970s. Hawkins was known for his portrayals of military men in various films. He is also known as Joh. Hawkins passed away on July 18, 1973 at the age of 62. Throughout his career, he accumulated 97 known credits.
Career overview
Jack Hawkins was an English actor who worked in the entertainment industry from the 1930s until the 1970s. He was known for his portrayal of military men in various films. Hawkins' career spanned several decades, during which he appeared in numerous films.
Some of the notable films in which Hawkins acted include Angels One Five, The Cruel Sea, Bridge on the River Kwai, Ben Hur, and Lawrence of Arabia. These films showcased his ability to portray military characters convincingly. His performances in these films likely contributed to his popularity as a British film star in the 1950s.
Throughout his career, Hawkins accumulated a significant number of acting credits. He worked extensively in both stage and film productions. His extensive experience and versatility as an actor enabled him to take on a wide range of roles, including those that required him to portray military men.
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Full Filmography
98 titles- Dors: The Other Diana (1990)
- QB VII (1974) as Justice Gilroy
- Theatre of Blood (1973) as Solomon Psaltery
- Tales That Witness Madness (1973) as Dr. Nicholas
- Young Winston (1972) as Mr. Welldon
- The Ruling Class (1972) Producer
- The Last Lion (1972)
- Escape to the Sun (1972) as Baburin
- Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Count Fredericks
- When Eight Bells Toll (1971) as Sir Anthony Skouras
- Kidnapped (1971) as Captain Hoseason
- Sin (1971) as Father Nicholas
- Waterloo (1970) as General Sir Thomas Picton
- Jane Eyre (1970) as Mr. Brocklehurst
- Twinky (1970) as Judge Millington-Draper
- The Adventures of Gerard (1970) as Marshal Millefleurs (Renegade English Officer)
- The Father (1969) as Captain Bill
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Emperor Franz Josef
- Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969) as Count Levinovitch
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Shalako (1968) as Sir Charles Daggett
- Stalked (1968) as The Man
- Great Catherine (1968) as The British Ambassador
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Colonel Mortimer
- The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) as General Bahar
- Judith (1966) as Major Lawton
- The Open Door (1966) as Colonel Mortimer
- Lord Jim (1965) as Marlow
- Masquerade (1965) as Colonel Drexel
- The Party's Over (1965) Producer
- The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne (1965) as Sir John Rampayne
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Sir John Rampayne
- Zulu (1964) as Rev. Otto Witt
- The Third Secret (1964) as Sir Frederick Belline
- Guns at Batasi (1964) as Colonel Deal
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Silcox
- Rampage (1963) as Otto Abbot
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as General Allenby
- Lafayette (1962) as General Cornwallis
- Five Finger Exercise (1962) as Stanley Harrington
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Justin Post
- Two Loves (1961) as William W.J. Abercrombie
- The League of Gentlemen (1960) as Hyde
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Quintus Arrius
- The Four Just Men (1959) as Ben Manfred
- The Four Just Men (1959) as Ben Manfred (uncredited)
- The Two-Headed Spy (1958) as Gen. Alex Schottland
- ...On Seeing Film (1958) as Self
- Gideon's Day (1958) as Insp. George Gideon
- The Rise and Fall of a Jungle Giant (1958) as Self
- The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) as Maj. Warden
- Fortune Is a Woman (1957) as Oliver Branwell
- The Man in the Sky (1957) as John Mitchell
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Len Driver
- The Long Arm (1956) as Supt Tom Halliday
- Land of the Pharaohs (1955) as Pharaoh Khufu
- Touch and Go (1955) as Jim Fletcher
- The Prisoner (1955) as The Interrogator
- Front Page Story (1954) as John Grant
- The Seekers (1954) as Phillip Wayne
- The Cruel Sea (1953) as Ericson
- Malta Story (1953) as Air CO Frank
- The Intruder (1953) as Wolf Merton
- Twice Upon a Time (1953) as Dr. Mathews
- This Little Ship (1953) as Self - Commentator
- Home at Seven (1952) as Dr. Sparling
- Mandy (1952) as Dick Searle
- Angels One Five (1952) as Group Captain 'Tiger' Small
- The Planter's Wife (1952) as Jim Frazer
- Pathway Into Light (1952) as Narrator
- No Highway in the Sky (1951) as Dennis Scott
- Fortune in Diamonds (1951) as Pieter Brandt
- State Secret (1950) as Colonel Galcon
- The Black Rose (1950) as Tristram Griffin
- The Elusive Pimpernel (1950) as Prince of Wales
- The Small Back Room (1949) as R.B. Waring
- The Fallen Idol (1948) as Detective Ames
- Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) as Lord George Murray
- The Next of Kin (1942) as Brigade Major Harcourt
- The Flying Squad (1940) as Mark McGill
- Murder Will Out (1939) as Stamp
- A Royal Divorce (1938) as Capitaine Charles
- Who Goes Next? (1938) as Beck
- Beauty and the Barge (1937) as Lt. Seton Boyne
- The Frog (1937) as Capt. Gordon
- Peg of Old Drury (1935) as Michael O'Taffe
- Death at Broadcasting House (1934) as Herbert Evans
- Autumn Crocus (1934) as Alaric
- Lorna Doone (1934) as Member of the Court (uncredited)
- The Good Companions (1933) as Albert
- I Lived with You (1933) as Mort
- A Shot in the Dark (1933) as Norman Paull
- The Jewel (1933) as Peter Roberts
- The Lost Chord (1933) as Dr Jim Selby
- The Lodger (1932) as Joe Martin
- Birds of Prey (1930) as Alfred
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Hawkins best known for?
Jack Hawkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The First Nudie Musical (1976), Theatre of Blood (1973), Maria Watches Over Us (2004), Young Winston (1972).
When and where was Jack Hawkins born?
Jack Hawkins was born on September 14, 1910 in Wood Green, London, England, UK. They passed away on July 18, 1973.
How many credits does Jack Hawkins have?
Jack Hawkins has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1990.
What is Jack Hawkins's background in cinema and television?
Jack Hawkins was a male actor born in Wood Green, London, England, UK on September 14, 1910. He worked in the entertainment industry from the 1930s until the 1970s. Hawkins was known for his portrayals of military men in various films. He is also known as Joh. Hawkins passed away on July 18, 1973 at the age of 62. Thro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as General Allenby — aged about 51
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Quintus Arrius — aged about 48
- The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) as Maj. Warden — aged about 46
- QB VII (1974) as Justice Gilroy — aged about 63
- The Four Just Men (1959) as Ben Manfred — aged about 48
- The Four Just Men (1959) as Ben Manfred (uncredited) — aged about 48
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