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Taylor Hawkins

Known For
Acting
Born
February 17, 1972 in Forth Worth, Texas, USA
Died
March 25, 2022
Active Years
1975–2026 (52 Years)
Total Credits
74 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 17, 1972 Died Mar 25, 2022 Forth Worth, Texas, USA 74 credits
74
Total Credits
1975–2026
52 Years Career Span
17
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Taylor Hawkins.
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only.
Source Material: "Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 - March 25, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters."
Full Name: Oliver Taylor Hawkins.
Birth Date: February 17, 1972.
Death Date: March 25, 2022.
Nationality: American.
Profession: Musician.
Claim to fame: Drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters.
Draft 1: Oliver Taylor Hawkins was an American musician who lived from February 17, 1972, to March 25, 2022. He is best known for his work as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters. (34 words) - Too short. Need to hit 90-130 words.
Wait, the prompt asks for a 90-130 word profile, but the source material is extremely sparse.
Source material: "Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 - March 25, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters."
If I only use the provided facts, I cannot reach 90 words without repeating myself or adding fluff, which violates the "verifiable facts" and "do not invent" rules.
Let's re-read the source.
Source: "Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 - March 25, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters."
There is literally nothing else.
If I write: "Oliver Taylor Hawkins was an American musician. He was born on February 17, 19

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Career

Career overview

Subject: Oliver Taylor Hawkins.
Input Data: "Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 - March 25, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters."
Source: [1] TMDB.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text.
Do not invent/guess anything.
Topic: Career overview of Taylor Hawkins (Acting).
Format: 180-260 words, 2-3 short paragraphs, plain text, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble.
Tone: Neutral, encyclopedic, archivist style.
Name: Oliver Taylor Hawkins.
Birth date: February 17, 1972.
Death date: March 25, 2022.
Nationality/Identity: American musician.
Known for: Drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters.
Crucial Observation: The prompt asks for a career overview of "Taylor Hawkins (Acting)". However, the provided text only mentions him as a musician and drummer. There is zero information about acting roles, filmography, or acting credits in the source provided.
If I write about acting, I am inventing facts.
The instructions say: "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. You never invent or guess... If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess."
The prompt asks for a "career overview of Taylor Hawkins (Acting)".
If I follow the "Acting" instruction, I violate the "ONLY verifiable facts" instruction because the source contains no acting information.
If I follow the "ONLY verifiable facts" instruction, I cannot fulfill the "Acting" theme requested by the user because the source doesn't support it.
Decision: I must write about what is in the source. The source describes him as a musician. I cannot write an acting overview because there is no acting information. I will write a career overview based on the provided text, which focuses on his musical career.

Wait, looking at the prompt again: "Write a 180-260 word career overview of Taylor Hawkins (Acting)".
If I write about his music, I am technically ignoring the specific "Acting" instruction, but if I write about acting, I am lying/hallucinating.
The core instruction is: "You write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES."
The source says he was a musician and drummer. It does not say he was an actor.
Therefore, I cannot write an acting overview. I will write a career overview based on the provided facts.

Problem: The word count requirement is 180-260 words. The source text is extremely short (approx 25 words).
If I only use the provided facts, I cannot reach 180 words without repeating myself or adding fluff, which violates the "neutral, encyclopedic prose" and "verifiable facts" rules.

Let's re-read the source:
"Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 - March 25, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters."

Fact list:
1. Name: Oliver Taylor Hawkins.
2. Birth: February 17, 1972.
3. Death: March 25, 2022.
4. Profession: American musician.
5. Primary role: Drummer for Foo Fighters.

Attempting to expand to 180 words using ONLY these facts:
This is impossible without violating the "do not invent" and "only verifiable facts" rules. An archivist

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
Norman's Rare Guitars Documentary
Welcome to the DarknessFoo Fighters - Austin City Limits
Studio 666Studio 666 · Executive ProducerSteve Vai - His First 30 Years: The DocumentaryFoo Fighters: One Less HeroLet There Be Drums!
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyBrian Wilson: Long Promised RoadJaggedCount Me InVax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World
The Big Night InThe Doors: Break on Thru - A Celebration of Ray ManzarekTimes Like Those: Foo Fighters 25th Anniversary
The Morning ShowThe Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert StoryLiam Gallagher: As It WasOn Drums... Stewart Copeland!Foo Fighters: Rock In Rio
Foo Fighters – Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances SpecialFoo Fighters - NOS Alive 2017Foo Fighters - Cheese and Grain, Frome, UK
The Road to ACL
Foo Fighters - Rio De JaneiroFoo Fighters - Rock am RingFoo Fighters - BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2015
Foo Fighters Sonic Highways
CBGBSound City
Foo Fighters - Reading FestivalFoo Fighters - Global Citizen Festival
Foo Fighters: Back and ForthFoo Fighters -T in The ParkFoo Fighters The Roundhouse ConcertFoo Fighters - Live in LondonFoo Fighters: Live At Pinkpop Festival
Rush: Beyond the Lighted StageClassic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures
Foo Fighters - Greatest HitsFoo Fighters - Live Performance from Studio 606
VH1 Rock Honors: The WhoFoo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium
LegendsVH1 Rock HonorsFoo Fighters: Hyde ParkFoo Fighters: Skin and Bones
Supergrass: A Home MovieThe Other Side of AIDS
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Foo Fighters - Everywhere But Home
Queen: Is This the Real Life?
Classic Albums
Foo Fighters - I'm OK, Eur OK - Live Brixton, UK 1995
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David Letterman
MTV Video Music Awards
Saturday Night Live

Full Filmography

74 titles
  • Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear (2026) as Self
  • Norman's Rare Guitars Documentary (2024) as Self
  • Welcome to the Darkness (2023) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - Austin City Limits (2023) as self
  • Studio 666 (2022) as Taylor Hawkins
  • Studio 666 (2022) Executive Producer
  • Steve Vai - His First 30 Years: The Documentary (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Foo Fighters: One Less Hero (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Advertisement
  • Let There Be Drums! (2022) as Self
  • ABBA V Queen (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Foo Fighters-Superbowl LVI Aftershow in Virtual Reality (2022) as Self
  • 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021) as Self
  • Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021) as Self
  • Jagged (2021) as Self
  • Count Me In (2021) as Self
  • Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World (2021) as Self - Performer
  • Foo Fighters-Live From Lollapalooza 2021 (2021) as Self
  • Foo Fighters Live at Madison Square Garden (June 20, 2021) (2021) as Self
  • The Big Night In (2020) as Self
  • The Doors: Break on Thru - A Celebration of Ray Manzarek (2020) as Self
  • Times Like Those: Foo Fighters 25th Anniversary (2020)
  • The Morning Show (2019) as Taylor Hawkins
  • The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story (2019) as Self - Band Foo Fighters
  • Liam Gallagher: As It Was (2019) as Self
  • On Drums... Stewart Copeland! (2019) as Self
  • Foo Fighters: Rock In Rio (2019) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - Reading Festival (2019) as Self
  • Foo Fighters: Southside Festival 2019 (2019) as Self
  • Foo Fighters: Hurricane Festival 2019 (2019) as Self
  • Taylor Hawkins Drumming Masterclass with Steve Lamacq (2019) as Self
  • Foo Fighters – Landmarks Live in Concert: A Great Performances Special (2017) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - NOS Alive 2017 (2017) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - Cheese and Grain, Frome, UK (2017) as Self
  • The Road to ACL (2016) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - Rio De Janeiro (2015) as Self - Drums
  • Foo Fighters - Rock am Ring (2015) as Self - Drums
  • Foo Fighters - BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2015 (2015) as Self
  • Foo Fighters Sonic Highways (2014) as Self
  • CBGB (2013) as Iggy Pop
  • Sound City (2013) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - Reading Festival (2012) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - Global Citizen Festival (2012) as Self
  • Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011) as Self
  • Foo Fighters -T in The Park (2011) as Self
  • Foo Fighters The Roundhouse Concert (2011) as Self -Drums
  • Foo Fighters - Live in London (2011) as Self
  • Foo Fighters: Live At Pinkpop Festival (2011) as Self - Drums
  • Foo Fighters - Wasting Light Live From 606 (2011) as Self
  • Foo Fighters: A Hard Day's Light (2011) as Self - Drums
  • Foo Fighters - Garage Tour (2011) as Self
  • Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010) as Self
  • Classic Albums: Rush - 2112 & Moving Pictures (2010) as Himself
  • Foo Fighters - Greatest Hits (2009) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - Live Performance from Studio 606 (2009) as Self
  • VH1 Rock Honors: The Who (2008) as Self
  • Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium (2008) as Self - Drums
  • Legends (2006) as Self - Drummer, The Foo Fighters
  • VH1 Rock Honors (2006)
  • Foo Fighters: Hyde Park (2006) as Self - Drummer
  • Foo Fighters: Skin and Bones (2006) as Self
  • Supergrass: A Home Movie (2004) as Self
  • The Other Side of AIDS (2004) as self - Foo Fighters
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
  • Foo Fighters - Everywhere But Home (2003) as Self
  • Queen: Is This the Real Life? (1999) as Self
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self
  • Foo Fighters - I'm OK, Eur OK - Live Brixton, UK 1995 (1995) as Self - Drums
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Foo Fighters - Music Video Collection
  • Foo Fighters: Tibetan Freedom Concert
  • Foo Fighters Live at iTunes Festival London as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Taylor Hawkins best known for?

Taylor Hawkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear (2026), Studio 666 (2022), Studio 666 (2022), Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021).

When and where was Taylor Hawkins born?

Taylor Hawkins was born on February 17, 1972 in Forth Worth, Texas, USA. They passed away on March 25, 2022.

How many credits does Taylor Hawkins have?

Taylor Hawkins has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.

What is Taylor Hawkins's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Taylor Hawkins. Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only. Source Material: "Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 - March 25, 2022) was an American musician, b...

Taylor Hawkins by the numbers

74credits
64films
10TV series
1975–2026active years

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