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John Hawkes Biography

Birth Name:John Marvin Perkins

Birth Place:Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Sound department, Music department

Fast Facts

Honored with an Independent Spirit Award for his work on "Winter's Bone"
Recipient of a Rising Star Award in 2011, an honor given by the Texas Film Hall of Fame
Moved to Austin, Texas, after high school to sign with his band Meat Joy in the early '80s
Quote: "I don't have actor training myself․ I've been accused of being a Method actor, not even quite knowing what that is․"
Quote: "You never really forget who you are․ If you did, you'd need to seek some professional help․"
Admitted that while hitchhiking in his early 20s, he would often portray various character when meeting new people
After years of supporting roles, he finally gained critical acclaim following multiple award nominations for both "Winter's Bone" and "The Sessions"
Forced to change his last name for billing purposes after realizing there was already a John Perkins registered with the Screen Actor's Guild

Awards

2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2010Davis Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2010CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
2010IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010ICP Award-Best Supporting Performance: winner
2010SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2010SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2010SFFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2010SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010UFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2010VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2010WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2011EDA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Best Actor-Best Actor: winner
2011Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Male: winner
2011Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2011ICP Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2011ICS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011INOCA-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2011PFCS Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2011Virtuoso Award-: winner
2011SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2012COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2012CFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2012Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2012DFWFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2012DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2012DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2012Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
2012Hollywood Breakthrough Award-Breakthrough Actor: winner
2012NFCS Award-Best Actor: winner
2012OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2012PFCS Award-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2012SDFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2012Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2012SLFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2012Special Jury Prize-Dramatic: winner
2012UFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2012VVFP Award-Best Actor: nominated
2012WAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013AACTA International Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2013EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction: winner
2013EDA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013COFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013Chlotrudis Award-Best Actor: winner
2013Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013DFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
2013Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: winner
2013Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2013Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor: nominated
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2013HFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013IFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013NCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013OFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013VFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2015INOCA TV-Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2016HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: nominated
2017ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2017CIFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2018Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated