John Hawkes: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 41
- on screen
- 1985–2025
- box office
- $267M
- award wins
- 2
- average score
- 75
- Born
- September 11, 1959 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
- Full name
- John Marvin Perkins
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1985-present
The Best John Hawkes Movies
The highest-rated films John Hawkes is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 90 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 2017 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 End of Sentence 2020 · Frank Fogle -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 The Peanut Butter Falcon 2019 · Duncan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Unlovable 2018 · Jim -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Small Town Crime 2018 · Mike Kendall -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 End of Sentence 2019 · Frank Fogle
John Hawkes's Career in Numbers
John Hawkes's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Hawkes works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Future-Kill (1985) to Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
John Hawkes Movies by Decade
- 1980s 7
- 1990s 13
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were John Hawkes's busiest decade, with 14 films.
John Hawkes Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Thriller 6
- Comedy 4
- Crime 3
- Horror 3
- Tv movie 3
- Adventure 2
- Mystery 2
- Documentary 1
- Western 1
Drama is the genre John Hawkes has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of thriller (6).
John Hawkes Career Milestones
- First film
- Future-Kill 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri $163M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt 2025
John Hawkes Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Hawkes is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt Documentary - 2022
Roving Woman as Gregory Milloy · Drama Worldwide box office: $13.5K - 2020 End of Sentence as Frank Fogle · Drama Worldwide box office: $103K Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2019 The Peanut Butter Falcon as Duncan · Adventure Worldwide box office: $23.7M Movie Echo Score: 76
- 2019 End of Sentence as Frank Fogle · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 69
- 2019
Deadwood: The Movie as Sol Star · Western Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2019
Too Old to Die Young as Viggo · Drama - 2018 Unlovable as Jim · Drama Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2018 Small Town Crime as Mike Kendall · Mystery Worldwide box office: $165K Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2017 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Drama Worldwide box office: $163M Movie Echo Score: 90
- 2015
The Driftless Area as Shane · Crime - 2014
Low Down Biography Worldwide box office: $54.1K - 2014
Life of Crime Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.46M - 2012
The Sessions Drama Worldwide box office: $10.7M - 2012
Outlaw Country as Tarzen Larkin · Drama - 2010
Winter's Bone Drama Worldwide box office: $13.8M - 2010
Small Town Saturday Night as Donnie Carson · Drama - 2007
Welcome as Bill Worldwide box office: $31.2M - 2003
Strange Frequency² as Jared (segment 'Soul Man') · Horror - 2003
Harold Buttleman: Daredevil Stuntman as Harold Buttleman · Comedy - 2000
Sand as Hardy · Drama - 1999
Late Last Night as Ponzo · Tv movie - 1999
Silver Wolf as Randy · Tv movie - 1998
Perfect Little Angels as Jeff · Thriller - 1998
Boogie Boy as T-Bone · Thriller - 1997
Playing God as Flick · Crime Worldwide box office: $4.17M - 1995
Night of the Scarecrow as Danny · Horror - 1994
Dead Air as Morton · Tv movie - 1994
Cool and the Crazy as Crazy · Thriller - 1994
Roadracers as Nixer · Fantasy - 1992
Nails as Harvey Cassler · Crime - 1991
The Rape of Doctor Willis as Mateson · Thriller - 1991
Sweet Poison as Jimmy · Thriller - 1991
Scary Movie as Warren · Thriller - 1989
Rosalie Goes Shopping as Schnucki Greenspace · Comedy Worldwide box office: $574K - 1988
Dakota as Rooster · Drama - 1988
Heartbreak Hotel as M.C. · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.51M - 1988
It Takes Two as Thief #2 · Romance Worldwide box office: $344K - 1988
D.O.A. as Sloane · Mystery Worldwide box office: $12.7M - 1988
Bar-B-Que Movie as Jerry - Dad · Horror - 1985
Future-Kill as The Light Man · Action
John Hawkes: Awards & Nominations
2 wins from 8 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 2011 to 2013. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Spirit Awards 2 wins from 3 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 2 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination
- 18th Critics' Choice Awards
- John Hawkes: Nominated Best Actor The Sessions
- 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- John Hawkes: Nominated Outstanding Leading Male Actor The Sessions
- 70th Golden Globe Awards
- John Hawkes: Nominated Best Actor – Drama The Sessions
- 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- John Hawkes: Win Best Male Lead The Sessions
- 27th Independent Spirit Awards
- John Hawkes: Nominated Best Supporting Male Martha Marcy May Marlene
- 83rd Academy Awards
- John Hawkes: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Winter's Bone
- 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- John Hawkes: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Male Actor Winter's Bone
- 26th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- John Hawkes: Win Best Supporting Male Winter's Bone
Who Is John Hawkes?
John Hawkes was born in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Hawkes, born in 1959, is an American film and television actor. His breakout roles in Deadwood and Eastbound & Down have established him as a versatile and talented actor, and he has since been a part of numerous successful films and TV shows. His performances in critically acclaimed films like Winter's Bone and The Sessions have earned him nominations for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He began his acting career in the 1980s, and over the years, he has evolved from a character actor into a leading man. He is known for his intense performances and detail-oriented approach to each role.
Born as John Marvin Perkins in Alexandria, Minnesota, Hawkes decided to use 'John Hawkes' as his professional name. He started his career in a local theater in Austin, Texas before moving to Hollywood. Despite having an impressive body of work, Hawkes is known for maintaining a low-key profile off-screen. He focuses on independent films and chooses his projects based on the script and character rather than the size of the role. His dedication to his craft and willingness to explore complex and flawed characters have contributed to his long and successful career. Hawkes’ performance continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, making him one of the most respected actors in Hollywood.
Who John Hawkes Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Hawkes shares the most films with. Garret Dillahunt comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Octavia Spencer (2).
John Hawkes: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Hawkes has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Hawkes been in?
John Hawkes is credited on 41 films, from 1985 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Hawkes's highest-grossing movie?
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) is John Hawkes's biggest box office hit, with $163M worldwide, ahead of Welcome (2007) ($31.2M). Across every film with box office figures, John Hawkes's movies have made $267M.
John Hawkes's biggest hits What is the best John Hawkes movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Hawkes's best-rated film is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) with a score of 90, followed by End of Sentence (2020) (80).
Best John Hawkes movies, ranked Has John Hawkes won an Oscar?
John Hawkes has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, John Hawkes has 2 wins from 8 nominations.
How old is John Hawkes?
John Hawkes is 67 years old, born on September 11, 1959 in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States.
What is John Hawkes's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Hawkes's filmography is Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt (2025).
Who does John Hawkes work with most often?
John Hawkes shares the most films with Garret Dillahunt (2 films), Octavia Spencer (2 films) and Lalor Roddy (2 films).
The Best John Hawkes Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 41 credits.
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