AKA: John Edward Hawkins
Nationality: English
Birthdate: 09/01/1910
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Death Date: 07/18/1973
Best remembered for his numerous portrayals of military men, from the indomitable Major Warden in "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957) to the officer-turned-criminal-mastermind in Basil Dearden's humorous "The League of Gentlemen" (1960). Although he lost his voice after an operation for cancer of the larynx in 1966, Hawkins continued to perform, with other actors dubbing his lines. He was married to actress Jessica Tandy from 1932 to 1942.
1923
Stage acting debut in "Where the Rainbow Ends"
1930
Film acting debut in "The Perfect Alibi"
