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Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks is known for Rio Bravo (1959), The Big Sleep (1946), Bringing Up Baby (1938).

Biography

Howard Winchester Hawks (May 30, 1896 – December 26, 1977) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era. He is popular for his films from a wide range of genres, including screwball comedies [Bringing Up Baby (1938), His Girl Friday (1940), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)], westerns [Red River (1948), Rio Bravo (1959), El Dorado (1967)], adventure films [Only Angels Have Wings (1939), To Have and Have Not (1944)], films noirs [The Big Sleep (1946)] and gangster films [Scarface (1932)]. Notable characteristics of his films are independent and tough-talking female protagonists ("Hawksian woman") and witty and fast-paced dialogues.

In 1975, Hawks was awarded the Honorary Academy Award as "a master American filmmaker whose creative efforts hold a distinguished place in world cinema," and in 1942 he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for Sergeant York.

Questions about Howard Hawks

How many Howard Hawks films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 54 films with Howard Hawks, from 1924 to 2017.

What is the best rated Howard Hawks film?

The best rated Howard Hawks film in the catalogue is Rio Bravo (1959), rated 7.8.

What was the first Howard Hawks film?

The first Howard Hawks film in the catalogue is Scarface, from 1932.

Who has Howard Hawks worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Howard Hawks shares the most credits with Russell Harlan (7 films), Dimitri Tiomkin (6 films) and Ben Hecht (5 films).

People data: TMDb.

AWARDS 2 Wins 1 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
screenwriter · film producer · film director · aircraft pilot · film editor · director · writer · producer · film screenwriter
Studied at
Cornell University · Cornell University College of Engineering · Phillips Exeter Academy · Polytechnic School · Pasadena High School
Spouse
Athole Shearer · Slim Keith · Dee Hartford
Father
Frank Winchester Hawks
Mother
Helen Howard
Siblings
William Hawks · Kenneth Hawks

Trivia from Wikidata, licensed CC0.

Full filmography

56 films — 54 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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