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My Take
Jack Hawkins, born in 1910 in Wood Green, London, was a defining British film star of the 1950s, and I am drawn to actors who command a frame simply by entering it. He was famous for military men, said to lend formidable authority to every figure of command he played, and that kind of weighty presence is exactly what I prize in a screen actor. A CBE and four-time BAFTA nominee, he worked across stage and film for four decades before his death in 1973. There is a Virgo-like discipline to that career that I find deeply admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Hawkins
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・ホーキンス
- Reading
- じゃっく・ほーきんす
- Born
- September 14, 1910 – July 18, 1973
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Wood Green, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor / film producer / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Hawkins born?
September 14, 1910 – July 18, 1973.
Where is Jack Hawkins from?
Jack Hawkins is from Wood Green, United Kingdom.
What does Jack Hawkins do?
Jack Hawkins works as actor, film actor, stage actor, film producer, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.