Jack Hawkins

British film and stage actor (1910-1973)
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Jack Hawkins was a British actor, film actor, stage actor, film producer, and film director[1]. He was born on September 14, 1910, in Wood Green[1][2][3][4][5][6] and educated at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. He was married to Jessica Tandy from 1932 to 1940 and later to Doreen Hawkins. For his contributions, he received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire award.

He died on July 18, 1973, in Chelsea[1][2][3][4][5][6]. The cause of his death was laryngeal cancer, and he was subsequently buried at Golders Green Crematorium[5].

Jack Hawkins

Summary

Jack Hawkins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wood Green[2]. He was born on September 14, 1910[3]. He died in Chelsea[4]. He died on July 18, 1973[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], film producer[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,631 views/month, #6,101 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jack Hawkins was born in Wood Green[2].
  • Jack Hawkins died in Chelsea[4].
  • Jack Hawkins was born on September 14, 1910[3].
  • Jack Hawkins died on July 18, 1973[5].
  • Jack Hawkins is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[12].
  • Among Jack Hawkins's spouses was Jessica Tandy[13].
  • Among Jack Hawkins's spouses was Doreen Hawkins[14].
  • Jack Hawkins held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Jack Hawkins worked as an actor[6].
  • Jack Hawkins's professions included film actor[7].
  • Jack Hawkins's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Jack Hawkins worked as a film producer[9].
  • Jack Hawkins worked as a film director[10].
  • Jack Hawkins was educated at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts[16].
  • Jack Hawkins received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Jack Hawkins is recorded as male[18].
  • Jack Hawkins's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jack Hawkins's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Jack Hawkins's Commons category is recorded as Jack Hawkins[21].
  • Jack Hawkins's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[22].
  • The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[23].
  • Jack Hawkins was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Jack Hawkins's family name is recorded as Hawkins[25].
  • Jack Hawkins's given name is recorded as Jack[26].
  • Jack Hawkins's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jack Hawkins[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jack Hawkins's place of birth was Wood Green[2]. He was born on September 14, 1910[3].

Education

Jack Hawkins was educated at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], film producer[9], and film director[10].

Recognition

Jack Hawkins received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Jessica Tandy[13], a stage actor[28], 1909–1994[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the National Medal of Arts[31] and Doreen Hawkins[14], an actor[32], 1919–2013[33], of United Kingdom[34].

Death and Burial

Jack Hawkins died on July 18, 1973[5]. He died in Chelsea[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[23]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

Jack Hawkins ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,631 views/month, #6,101 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Jack Hawkins born?

Born in Wood Green[2], Jack Hawkins…

Where did Jack Hawkins die?

Jack Hawkins died in Chelsea[4].

Who was Jack Hawkins married to?

Jack Hawkins's spouses include Jessica Tandy[13] and Doreen Hawkins[14].

What did Jack Hawkins do for work?

Jack Hawkins worked as actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], film producer[9], and film director[10].

Where did Jack Hawkins go to school?

Jack Hawkins was educated at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts[16].

What awards did Jack Hawkins receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military branch British Army
    Documentation files at SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts
    Place of birth Wood Green
    Manner of death natural causes
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