 |
John Hawkes continues to build an impressive resume in both film and television. He currently stars as 'Sol Star,' a spirited entrepreneur in a lawless town in the sophomore season of the critically acclaimed HBO series Deadwood. Additionally, Hawkes just wrapped production on two independent features; The Moguls opposite Jeff Bridges and the lead role in Me and You and Everyone We Know, which will be in competition at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
Recently he was seen in the Lion's Gate film A Slipping Down Life with Guy Pearce. Last year, he stood out in the psychological thriller Identity alongside John Cusack and Ray Liotta. He won over audiences and critics alike with his soulful portrayal of 'Bugsy' in The Perfect Storm. Hawkes also starred in and co-produced the independent film Buttleman for which he received a Breakout Performance Award at the 2004 Sedona Film Festival. The film also won a special jury prize at the 2003 Deep Ellum film festival in Dallas. Other feature credits include Playing God, From Dusk 'till Dawn and Hardball.
Hawkes' TV credits include a leading role in Taken, Steven Spielberg's miniseries for the Sci-Fi channel, a recurring role on the hit series The Practice, and guest-starring appearances on The X-Files and 24.
Born and raised in rural Minnesota, Hawkes moved to Austin, Texas, where he began his career as an actor and musician. He co-founded the Big State Productions theater company and appeared in the group's original play, In the West at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He also starred in the national touring company production of the play, Greater Tuna, which included engagements in Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Furthermore, Hawkes wrote and performed a critically acclaimed solo play, Nimrod Soul at the Theatre at the Improv. He currently writes, records and performs music with his band, King Straggler.
|
|
