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Jack Hawkins Biography

Birth Name:
John Edward Hawkins
Birth Place:
Wood Green, London, England
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Studied acting at the Italia Conti Academy in London as a child
  • Performed for British troops during World War II as part of the Entertainments National Service Association
  • Had his larynx removed in 1966 as a result of throat cancer
  • Continued acting after losing the ability to speak by having all of his dialogue dubbed
  • Released a memoir titled Anything for a Quiet Life

Awards

  • 1975Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Comedy or Drama Special: nominated
  • 1957BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Actor: nominated
  • 1956BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Actor: nominated
  • 1954BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Actor: nominated
  • 1953BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Actor: nominated

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