John Hawkes Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Hawkes.

John Hawkes, born on September 11, 1959, is an American actor renowned for his intense and versatile performances. Raised in Alexandria, Minnesota, Hawkes developed an early passion for acting and began his career in the theater. In the late 1980s, he made his way to Los Angeles, where he gradually transitioned to on-screen roles.

Hawkes gained critical acclaim and recognition for his compelling portrayal of vulnerable and complex characters. He first attracted widespread attention with his role in the 1996 film "The Frighteners" and continued to impress with performances in movies like "From Dusk Till Dawn," "American Gangster," and "Winter's Bone." The latter earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Notably, Hawkes demonstrated his exceptional acting skills on the small screen as well. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Mark "Leland" Potts in the HBO drama series "Deadwood," where his nuanced performance showcased his ability to embody morally ambiguous characters.

Throughout his career, John Hawkes has consistently delivered outstanding performances, earning him the respect and admiration of both his peers and critics. With his remarkable talent and dedication, he has become known as one of the most versatile actors in the industry.

My fear now is of cliche, of complacency, of not being able

My fear now is of cliche, of complacency, of not being able to feel authenticity in myself and those around me.

I'd said to my sweetheart a couple of days before that the S

I'd said to my sweetheart a couple of days before that the SAG and Spirit Award nomination was amazing and I had no attachment to the Academy Award. I knew I was an underdog so I just decided to sleep through the announcement.

Amazing

The only thing I do on a computer is play Texas Hold 'Em, re

The only thing I do on a computer is play Texas Hold 'Em, really. Obviously my cell phone is a computer. My car is a computer. I'm on computers every day without actively seeking them out.

Car

As an actor you have to have a strong vivid imagination as y

As an actor you have to have a strong vivid imagination as you're working and when the camera's rolling, but there's certainly a part of you that is aware of real life, that you're making a movie.

Imagination

If a musician wants to be an actor, everyone thinks that's p

If a musician wants to be an actor, everyone thinks that's pretty cool. But if an actor wants to play a song, even if they've been doing it for 40 years, that's bad news.

Cool

It's much more interesting to watch someone who is ill-equip

It's much more interesting to watch someone who is ill-equipped to solve their problem fight to solve their problem than wallow in the knowledge that they're ill-equipped to solve their problems.

Knowledge

For the last 20 years of my life, I've had the mantra to do

For the last 20 years of my life, I've had the mantra to do amazing parts with amazing people in amazing projects, so I'm attracted to good story, writing and character and good people. That's what I'm always searching for and I don't think that's ever going to change.

Amazing

Certainly I've had the experience of thinking a person was o

Certainly I've had the experience of thinking a person was one thing, and finding out they were another.

Experience

Hitchhiking was such a pure form of existence. You'd wake up

Hitchhiking was such a pure form of existence. You'd wake up in the morning, and you'd have no idea what your day was going to be. And that's something I've never been able to shake. I loved that.

Morning