Howard Hawks
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Howard Hawks was born on May 30, 1896, in Elkhart County.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] He held United States citizenship.[11] His father was Frank Winchester Hawks, and his mother was Helen Howard.[1][4]
He was educated at Cornell University, Cornell University College of Engineering, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Polytechnic School.[4] He received an Academy Honorary Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He was married to Athole Shearer (1928–1940), Slim Keith (1941–1949), and Dee Hartford (1953–1960).[4] His children were Kitty Hawks, David Hawks, Barbara Hawks, and Gregg Hawks. He died on December 26, 1977, in Palm Springs, with the cause of death listed as stroke.[2][3][4][5][7][8][9][12][10][1][13].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Goshen[11]
- Father: Frank Winchester Hawks[12]
- Mother: Helen Howard[13]
- Spouse: Athole Shearer[14], Slim Keith[15], Dee Hartford[16]
- Child: Kitty Hawks[17], David Hawks[18], Barbara Hawks[19], Gregg Hawks[20]
- Country of citizenship: United States[21]
- Native language: English[22]
- Occupation: film editor[23], director[24], writer[25], producer[26], film screenwriter[27]
- Educated at: Cornell University[28], Cornell University College of Engineering[29], Phillips Exeter Academy[30], Polytechnic School[31], Pasadena High School[32]
- Award received: Academy Honorary Award[33], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Commons category: Howard Hawks[36]
- Cause of death: stroke[37]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[38]
- Family name: Hawks[39]
- Given name: Howard[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Howard Hawks[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Filmography: Howard Hawks filmography[43]
- Described by source: Howard Hawks[44], Howard Hawks, Storyteller[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[47], English[48]
Why It Matters
Howard Hawks has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Quentin Tarantino[51], an actor[52], b. 1963[53], of United States[54], awarded the Officer of Arts and Letters[55]; Martin Scorsese[56], a film director[57], b. 1942[58], of United States[59], awarded the Academy Award for Best Director[60]; John Carpenter[61], a film director[62], b. 1948[63], of United States[64], awarded the Time Machine Award[65]; Robert Altman[66], a film director[67], 1925–2006[68], of United States[69], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[70]; and Dominik Graf[71], an actor[72], b. 1952[73], of Germany[74], awarded the Romy[75].
FAQs
Where was Howard Hawks born?
Howard Hawks's place of birth was Elkhart County[2].
Where did Howard Hawks die?
Howard Hawks died in Palm Springs[4].
Who were Howard Hawks's parents?
Howard Hawks's father was Frank Winchester Hawks[12]. Howard Hawks's mother was Helen Howard[13].
Who was Howard Hawks married to?
Howard Hawks's spouses include Athole Shearer[14], Slim Keith[15], and Dee Hartford[16].
What did Howard Hawks do for work?
Howard Hawks worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], actor[8], and aircraft pilot[9].
Where did Howard Hawks go to school?
Howard Hawks was educated at Cornell University[28], Cornell University College of Engineering[29], Phillips Exeter Academy[30], and Polytechnic School[31].
What awards did Howard Hawks receive?
Honors received include Academy Honorary Award[33] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[34].
Who did Howard Hawks influence?
Howard Hawks has been cited as an influence by Quentin Tarantino[51], Martin Scorsese[56], John Carpenter[61], and Robert Altman[66].