A journeyman character actor adept at playing oddballs and outsiders, John Hawkes emerged from relative obscurity with a prominent regular role on the critically acclaimed HBO series, “Deadwood” (2004- ). Prior to playing Sol Star, a Jewish immigrant who starts several businesses with best friend Sheriff Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant) and goes on to become mayor of the lawless town, Hawkes bounced around from series to series in several guest starring roles, while appearing in bit parts in feature films. But after “Deadwood,” which lasted a scant three seasons despite a strong following,
Moved to Austin, Texas, where he began his career as an actor and musician
Co-founded the Big State Productions theater company and appeared in the group's original play, "In the West," at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Wrote sequences to "In the West," which later became the feature film "Deep in the Heart (Of Texas)" (1998)
1987
Feature film debut in a starring role in the thriller "Murder Rap"
