Quick Facts
Born:
1910-09-14
Birthplace:
Wood Green, London, England, UK
Credits:
94 Total Roles
Jack Hawkins
Acting
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Biography
John Edward Hawkins, CBE was an English actor who worked on stage and in film from the 1930s until the 1970s. One of the most popular British film stars of the 1950s, he was best known for his portrayal of military men in films like Angels One Five (1951), The Cruel Sea (1953), Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Ben Hur (1959) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
Known For
Lawrence of Arabia
General Allenby
Ben-Hur
Quintus Arrius
The Bridge on the River Kwai
Maj. Warden
Zulu
Rev. Otto Witt
Theatre of Blood
Solomon Psaltery
Waterloo
General Sir Thomas Picton
The Fallen Idol
Detective Ames
Land of the Pharaohs
Pharaoh Khufu
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Dors: The Other Diana MOVIE | Self |
| 1974 | QB VII TV | Justice Gilroy |
| 1973 | Tales That Witness Madness MOVIE | Dr. Nicholas |
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood MOVIE | Solomon Psaltery |
| 1972 | Escape to the Sun MOVIE | Baburin |
| 1972 | Young Winston MOVIE | Mr. Welldon |
| 1972 | The Last Lion MOVIE | Self |
| 1971 | Kidnapped MOVIE | Captain Hoseason |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra MOVIE | Count Fredericks |
| 1971 | When Eight Bells Toll MOVIE | Sir Anthony Skouras |