Best remembered for his numerous portrayals of military men, from the indomitable Major Warden in "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957) to the officer-turned-criminal-mastermind in Basil Dearden's humorous "The League of Gentlemen" (1960). Although he lost his voice after an operation for cancer of the larynx in 1966, Hawkins continued to perform, with other actors dubbing his lines. He was married to actress Jessica Tandy from 1932 to 1942.
Family
DAUGHTER: Susan Tettemer. Born c. 1934; mother Jessica Tandy; survived him.
Companion
WIFE: Jessica Tandy. Actor. Married 1932; divorced 1942; mother of Susan Hawkins.
WIFE: Doreen Lawrence. Actor. Married 1947.
Milestone
1923: Stage acting debut in "Where the Rainbow Ends"
1930: Film acting debut in "The Perfect Alibi"
Education
Italia Conti School - London, England - attended as a child
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