HOWARD HAWKS
Howard Hawks
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: May 30, 1896
Deathday: December 26, 1977
Place of Birth: Goshen, Indiana, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
Self (archive footage)
2017·
Hawks on HawksSelf (archive footage)
2010·
Metropolis RefoundSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2006·
Filmmakers in ActionSelf (archive footage)
Self (Archive Footage)
Self
Self
1965·
Red Line 7000Driver (uncredited)
1952·
Monkey BusinessNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
Self
1932·
ScarfaceMan on Bed (uncredited)
1930·
The Dawn PatrolGerman Pilot (uncredited)
1925·
1925 Studio TourSelf
Production
1983·
ScarfaceOriginal Film Writer
1970·
Rio LoboDirector, Producer
1966·
El DoradoProducer, Director
1965·
Red Line 7000Producer, Director, Story
Producer, Director
1962·
Hatari!Producer, Director
1959·
Rio BravoProducer, Director
1955·
Land of the PharaohsProducer, Director
Director
1952·
The Big SkyProducer, Director
1952·
Monkey BusinessDirector
Director
Writer, Producer
Director
1948·
Red RiverPresenter, Director, Producer
1948·
A Song Is BornDirector
1946·
The Big SleepProducer, Director
1945·
To Have and Have NotProducer, Director
1943·
Corvette K-225Producer
1943·
The OutlawCo-Director
1943·
Air ForceDirector
1941·
Sergeant YorkProducer, Director
1941·
Ball of FireDirector
1940·
His Girl FridayProducer, Director
Producer, Director
Story
1938·
Bringing Up BabyProducer, Director
1936·
The Road to GloryDirector
1936·
Come and Get ItDirector
1936·
Ceiling ZeroDirector
1935·
Barbary CoastDirector
1934·
Twentieth CenturyProducer, Director
1933·
Today We LiveProducer, Director
1932·
The Crowd RoarsScreenstory, Story, Story, Co-Director, Director
1932·
Tiger SharkWriter, Director
1932·
ScarfaceAdditional Writing, Director, Producer
1931·
The Criminal CodeDirector, Producer
1930·
The Dawn PatrolAdaptation, Director
1929·
Trent's Last CaseDirector
1928·
A Girl in Every PortStory, Director
1928·
The Air CircusDirector
1928·
FazilDirector
1927·
Cradle SnatchersDirector
1927·
Paid to LoveDirector
1926·
Fig LeavesProducer, Story, Director
1926·
The Road to GloryDirector, Story
Story
Editor
1924·
Empty HandsEditor
Editor
1924·
Tiger LoveWriter
1923·
QuicksandsProducer, Story
Assistant Director
1920·
Go and Get ItAssistant Director
1920·
DintyAssistant Director
1917·
In Again, Out AgainAssistant Director
1917·
A Little PrincessAssistant Director