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John Edward Hawkins, CBE (14 September 1910 – 18 July 1973) was an English actor who worked on stage and in film from the 1930s until the 1970s. One of the most popular British film stars of the 1950s, he was known for his portrayal of military men.
Actor: The Bridge on the River Kwai. In Britain, special Christmas plays called pantomimes are produced for children. Jack Hawkins made his London theatrical debut at age 12, playing the elf king in "Where The Rainbow Ends". At 17, he got the lead role of St. George in the same play.
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Jack Hawkins was a British actor who starred in films such as The Cruel Sea, The Bridge on the River Kwai and Ben-Hur. He served in the Royal Welch Fusiliers in India, married twice and had throat cancer that affected his voice.
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- July 18, 1973
Jul 19, 1973 · LONDON, July I8 — Jack Hawkins, one of the most dis tinctive and durable British film and stage actors, died here today in St. Stephen's Hospital. He was 62 years old.
One of the most popular British film stars of the 1950s, he was best known for his portrayal of military men in films like Angels One Five (1951), The Cruel Sea (1953), Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Ben Hur (1959) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
May 15, 2024 · Find out the best Jack Hawkins movies and films according to votes from Ranker users. See the list of 58 items, including The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-Hur and more.
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Jack Hawkins was a British actor who starred in many classic films and TV shows, such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, and Endeavour. See his full list of credits, birth name, birth place, and profession on TV Guide.
