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Howard Hawks was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States on May 30, 1896. Howard Hawks was a screenwriter, film producer and film director. Death is recorded on December 26, 1977, at the age of 81. Education on record includes Pasadena High School and Cornell University. Listed accolades include Academy Honorary Award (1975) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Hawks is my favorite kind of master: the one who never announces himself. He hopped from screwball comedy to Westerns to gangster pictures and noir, and somehow each one feels effortless and unforced. That Indiana-to-Cornell-to-aviator path tells you everything about his range and his cool, practical temperament. I love that critics call him the greatest director who isn't a household name, because it captures the quiet genius of his work. The 1975 honorary Oscar was overdue. To me, his films age better than flashier classics precisely because the craft hides itself. He simply made movies that breathe.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Howard Hawks
- Name (Japanese)
- ハワード・ホークス
- Reading
- はわーど・ほーくす
- Born
- May 30, 1896 – December 26, 1977
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film producer / film director / actor / aircraft pilot
2. Background
- High school
- Pasadena High School
- University
- Cornell University
Awards & achievements
- 1975 Academy Honorary Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Hawks born?
Born May 30, 1896.
When did Howard Hawks die?
Died December 26, 1977, aged 81.
Where was Howard Hawks from?
Howard Hawks was from Elkhart County, Indiana, United States.
What did Howard Hawks do?
Howard Hawks worked as screenwriter, film producer, film director, actor, aircraft pilot.
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