Hawks, Howard, 1896-1977
Dates
- Existence: 1896 - 1977
Biography
Howard Hawks (1896-1977) was an American film producer and director.
Howard Winchester Hawks was born in Goshen, Indiana, on May 30, 1896. He made his career in Hollywood, working in the film industry as a screenwriter, editor, director, and producer. In 1974 he was awarded an honorary Academy Award of merit. Hawks died in Palm Springs, California, on December 26, 1977.
Citation:
Bogdanovich, P. The cinema of Howard Hawks, c1962.Poague, L.A. Howard Hawks, 1982: CIP t.p. (Howard Hawks) galley (Howard Winchester Hawks)
IMDB, Jan. 7, 2011 (Howard Hawks; Howard Winchester Hawks; b. May 30, 1896 in Goshen, Ind.; d. Dec. 26, 1977 in Palm Springs, Calif.; director and producer)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Howard Hawks papers
Contains scripts (some unproduced), contracts, correspondence, scenarios, research on many of Hawks's motion pictures, family and business records, memorabilia, and home movies.