About William Hawks
Lived 1901 – 1969 (aged 67). William Hawks was an American film producer.
Croquet He was a member of the United States Croquet Association and was inducted posthumously into their Croquet Hall of Fame in 1981, as was brother Howard in 1980. He often played with actor George Sanders, who was also a posthumous 1980 inductee. Hawks most often played with a Jaques mallet, as did Sanders.
Filmography My Life with Caroline (1941) The Tall Men (1955) The Last Wagon (1956) The Law and Jake Wade (1958) Imitation General (1958)
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Who was William Hawks?
American film producer (1901–1969)
When was William Hawks born?
William Hawks was born on 29 January 1901 in Neenah.
When did William Hawks die?
William Hawks died on 10 January 1969 in Santa Monica.
What was William Hawks's occupation?
William Hawks was a film producer.
What nationality was William Hawks?
William Hawks was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hawks. https://biography.guide/william-hawks/
MLA: "William Hawks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-hawks/.
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