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John Edward Hawkins, CBE was an English actor who worked on stage and in film from the 1930s until the 1970s. One of the most popular British film stars of the 1950s, he was best known for his portrayal of military men in films like Angels One Five (1951), The Cruel Sea (1953), Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Ben Hur (1959) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
Jack Hawkins was a celebrated English stage and screen actor who became one of the most popular British film stars of the 1950s; discover his films on Mood.
He is best known for his commanding portrayals of military officers in epic historical dramas like The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Cruel Sea, and Lawrence of Arabia.
He frequently portrayed authoritative, steady, and disciplined men, particularly in war films and prestige historical productions.