Allan Hawco

Birth Name:

Allan Hawco

Birth Place:

Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Director

In 2011, he received the National Theatre School's Gascon-Thomas Award, which recognizes two Canadian artists annually for contributions to the growth of theater
Received three Dora Awards for a 2009 prodution of "Festen․"
Won the 2011 outstanding achievement award from the Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame
Graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 2000
Was one of only 13 people out of several thousand to be accepted into the National Theatre School
His older brother is composer Greg Hawco
One of his early on-stage roles was in a Shakespeare by the Sea production of "Macbeth․"
Along with playing the titular character on "Republic of Doyle," he was also a co-creator, executive producer, head writer and showrunner
Best known for playing Jake Doyle in "Republic of Doyle" and Capt․ Mick Graham in "ZOS: Zone of Separation․"
Co-founded The Company Theatre in Toronto with Philip Riccio
Under the tutelage of Master Scot Downey, he has a red belt in Taekwon Do

2010ACTRA Toronto Award - Outstanding Performance - Male:Nominated
2010Gemini - Best Dramatic Series:Nominated
2010Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role:Nominated
2019Canadian Screen Award - Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Limited Series:Nominated
2019Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Actor, Drama Program or Limited Series:Nominated
2019Canadian Screen Award - Best Limited Series or Program:Nominated
2023Canadian Screen Award - Best Guest Performance, Drama Series:Nominated
2024Canadian Screen Award - Best Comedy Series:Nominated
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Performer, Drama Series:Nominated
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Writing, Drama Series:Nominated
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Drama Series:Nominated
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Comedy Series:Nominated

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