Virginia Walker

Virginia Walker

Deceased · Born: Jul 31, 1908 · Died: Dec 23, 1946

Personal Details

BornJul 31, 1908 Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Virginia May Walker Hawks, a talented American model and film actress, was born on July 31, 1908, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She had a keen interest in Japanese art, which led her to enroll at the prestigious School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Her modeling career took off, with appearances in national magazine advertisements that caught the attention of a Universal Pictures scout. This led to a film contract, and she soon found herself in Hollywood, where she would embark on a remarkable journey in the film industry.

It was in Hollywood that Virginia May Walker Hawks met the renowned filmmaker Howard Hawks, who would play a significant role in her career. He negotiated her release from her Universal contract and signed her to a personal contract, marking the beginning of a professional and personal partnership. Her film debut came in 1938 with the classic comedy Bringing Up Baby, directed by none other than Howard Hawks himself.

Virginia May Walker Hawks' personal life was just as fascinating as her professional one. In 1939, she married William Hawks, Howard's brother, and the couple remained together until their divorce in 1942. After her divorce, she continued to appear in feature films, albeit in smaller roles, including four more films for 20th Century Fox. Despite her relatively short career, Virginia May Walker Hawks left an indelible mark on the film industry, and her legacy continues to be celebrated to this day.

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Career

1945
Diamond Horseshoe
Diamond Horseshoe as Chorine (uncredited)
A Royal Scandal
A Royal Scandal as Lady in Waiting (uncredited)