Justin Hawkins
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 17, 1975 in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1995–2025 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Justin Hawkins (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count: 90-130 words.
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Synopsis: Justin David Hawkins (born 17 March 1975) is an English musician and singer-songwriter. Lead singer/guitarist of The Darkness (with brother Dan Hawkins). Influenced by Queen and AC/DC. Known for falsetto and flamboyant persona. Lead singer/guitarist for Hot Leg (formed 2008, on hiatus). Active as British Whale since 2005.
Source [1]: Birthday: March 17, 1975. Place of Birth: Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. Known for Acting. Known Credits: 22.
Source [2]: Producer of Killing Faith. Writer and producer of films with worldwide distribution. Creative producer for Spy Ninjas (YouTube franchise).
Source [3]: List of movies and TV shows (no specific titles listed in snippet).
Source [4]: Mentions "Corey Hawkins" and "Justin Derry" - nothing about Justin Hawkins in the context of awards.
Name: Justin David Hawkins.
Born: March 17, 1975, in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK.
Profession (Acting/Film): Known for acting with 22 known credits. He is a writer and producer of films that have received worldwide distribution in theaters and on home video, and have aired on network TV. He is a producer for Killing Faith and serves as a creative producer for the YouTube franchise Spy Ninjas.
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Justin Hawkins (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Topic: Career overview of Justin Hawkins (Acting).
Source [1] (TMDB): Justin Hawkins, born March 17, 1975. Place of birth: Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. Known for: Acting. Known credits: 22.
Source [2] (IMDb): Producer: Killing Faith. Writer and producer of films with worldwide distribution (theaters, home video, network TV) that have won awards. Creative producer for "Spy Ninjas" (YouTube franchise).
Source [3] (TV Guide): List of movies and TV shows.
Source [4] (Deadline): Mentions Corey Hawkins and Justin Derry, but no mention of Justin Hawkins in the context of the NAACP Image Awards nominations list provided.
Note on the prompt: The user asks for a career overview of "Justin Hawkins (Acting)".
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Name: Justin Hawkins.
Birthday: March 17, 1975.
Birthplace: Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK.
Acting Credits: 22 known credits.
Production Work: Producer of Killing Faith. Writer and producer of films distributed in theaters, on home video, and on network TV.
YouTube: Creative producer for the Spy Ninjas franchise.
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Justin Hawkins is an individual born on March 17, 1975, in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. According to The Movie Database, he is known for his work in acting and has 22 known credits.
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In addition to acting, Hawkins has worked as a producer and writer. He is credited as the producer for Killing Faith. His work as a writer and producer includes films that have achieved worldwide distribution through theaters, home video, and network television, with some of these productions receiving awards. Furthermore, he serves as a creative producer for the YouTube franchise Spy Ninjas.
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"Justin Hawkins is an individual born on March 17, 1975, in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. According to The Movie Database, he is known for his work in acting and has 22 known credits.
In addition to acting, Hawkins has worked as a producer and writer. He is credited as the producer for Killing Faith. His work as a writer and producer includes films that have achieved worldwide distribution through theaters, home video, and network television, with some of these productions receiving awards. Furthermore, he serves as a creative producer for the YouTube franchise Spy Ninjas."
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Source 1: Born March 17, 1975, Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK. Known for acting. 22 credits.
Source 2: Producer: Killing Faith. Writer and producer of films (theaters, home video, network TV,
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- VE Day 80 (2025) as Self
- Sounds Like It's Christmas with Ken Bruce (2024) as Self - Contributor
- Welcome to the Darkness (2023) as Self
- The Darkness – Permission to Land... Again (2023)
- The Darkness – Permission to Land... Again (2023) Music
- Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (2022) as Self
- Sam Ryder Rocks New Year’s Eve (2022) as Self
- Spy Ninjas: The End (2022) as Cloaker
- Spy Ninjas: The Apocalypse (2022) as Cloaker
- The Darkness - Streaming Of A White Christmas (2020) as Himself
- Spy Ninjas - Chad Wild Clay & Vy Qwaint (2018) as Cloaker
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer
- Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self
- The Darkness: Club Nokia (2012) as Himself
- Psychosis (2010) as Josh
- FM (2009) as Self
- Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) as Screaming Lord Sutch
- Top Gear of the Pops (2007) as Self
- The Friday Night Project (2005) as Self - Host
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Richard & Judy (2001) as Self
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Justin Hawkins best known for?
Justin Hawkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Spy Ninjas - Chad Wild Clay & Vy Qwaint (2018), Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016), FM (2009), Top Gear (2002).
When and where was Justin Hawkins born?
Justin Hawkins was born on March 17, 1975 in Chertsey, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does Justin Hawkins have?
Justin Hawkins has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2025.
What is Justin Hawkins's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Justin Hawkins (Acting). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc. Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in pla...
Justin Hawkins by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Top Gear (2002) as Self — aged about 27
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self — aged about 20
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Performer — aged about 41
- Spy Ninjas - Chad Wild Clay & Vy Qwaint (2018) as Cloaker — aged about 43
- FM (2009) as Self — aged about 34
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self — aged about 26
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