John Hawkes is a renowned actor who has captivated audiences with his versatility and range. He is set to appear in the fourth season of HBO's "True Detective" alongside Jodie Foster. Hawkes' previous projects include the critically acclaimed film "The Peanut Butter Falcon" and Nicholas Winding Refn's crime drama "Too Old to Die Young", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Hawkes' notable performances include his portrayal of real-life poet Mark O'Brien in "The Sessions", for which he won the Best Actor award at the Independent Spirit Awards and received a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nomination. He also received rave reviews for his performance as pianist Joe Albany in the gritty indie drama "Low Down".
In addition to his film work, Hawkes has had a successful career in theater, co-founding the Big State Productions theater company and appearing in the group's original play "In the West" at the Kennedy Center. He has also written and performed several songs featured in films and television shows, including an original song for "True Detective" and a song with legendary producer T-Bone Burnett for "Peanut Butter Falcon".
Born and raised in rural Minnesota, Hawkes moved to Austin, Texas to pursue his career in acting and music. He has continued to write, record and perform shows in numerous locations, including Reykjavik.
