Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks

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Howard Winchester Hawks (May 30, 1896 – December 26, 1977) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era. Critic Leonard Maltin called him "the greatest American director who is not a household name."

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Howard Hawks was born on Saturday, 30 May 1896 in Goshen, Indiana. His full name at birth was Howard Winchester Hawks. He was best known as a director. Hawks' country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Monday, 26 December 1977 in Palm Springs, California at the age of 81. He is buried at Cremated, Ashes scattered. His religion is listed as Christian Science. He was 6' 1½" (187 cm) tall with a slim build. He had grey hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Gemini.

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Full name at birth
Howard Winchester Hawks
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Claim to fame
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
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Date of birth
30 May 1896
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Place of birth
Goshen, Indiana
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Date of death
26 December 1977
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Age
81 (age at death)
Place of death
Palm Springs, California
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Resting place
Cremated, Ashes scattered
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Director, Producer, Screenwriter
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6' 1½" (187 cm)
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