Jack Hawkins
ActingAbout Jack Hawkins
John Edward Hawkins, CBE was an English actor who worked on stage and in film from the 1930s until the 1970s. One of the most popular British film stars of the 1950s, he was best known for his portrayal of military men in films like Angels One Five (1951), The Cruel Sea (1953), Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), Ben Hur (1959) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
Jack Hawkins Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack Hawkins reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jack Hawkins's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 92% of Jack Hawkins's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack Hawkins Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Hawkins's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack Hawkins has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Solomon Psaltery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Last Lion | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | Count Fredericks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Jane Eyre | Mr. Brocklehurst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Waterloo | General Sir Thomas Picton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Father | Captain Bill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Oh! What a Lovely War | Emperor Franz Josef | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Stalked | The Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Open Door | Colonel Mortimer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne | Sir John Rampayne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Lord Jim | Marlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Guns at Batasi | Colonel Deal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Zulu | Rev. Otto Witt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | General Allenby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The League of Gentlemen | Hyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ben-Hur | Quintus Arrius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gideon's Day | Insp. George Gideon | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Bridge on the River Kwai | Maj. Warden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fortune Is a Woman | Oliver Branwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Man in the Sky | John Mitchell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Long Arm | Supt Tom Halliday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Touch and Go | Jim Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Land of the Pharaohs | Pharaoh Khufu | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Prisoner | The Interrogator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Seekers | Phillip Wayne | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Front Page Story | John Grant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Intruder | Wolf Merton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Twice Upon a Time | Dr. Mathews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Cruel Sea | Ericson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | This Little Ship | Self - Commentator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Planter's Wife | Jim Frazer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Mandy | Dick Searle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Home at Seven | Dr. Sparling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | No Highway in the Sky | Dennis Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fortune in Diamonds | Pieter Brandt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | State Secret | Colonel Galcon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Black Rose | Tristram Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Small Back Room | R.B. Waring | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Fallen Idol | Detective Ames | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Royal Divorce | Capitaine Charles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Who Goes Next? | Beck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Frog | Capt. Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Beauty and the Barge | Lt. Seton Boyne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Peg of Old Drury | Michael O'Taffe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lorna Doone | Member of the Court (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Autumn Crocus | Alaric | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | A Shot in the Dark | Norman Paull | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Jewel | Peter Roberts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Lost Chord | Dr Jim Selby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Birds of Prey | Alfred | Average | Similar → |
Jack Hawkins - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Hawkins?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Hawkins is "The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Hawkins acted in?
Jack Hawkins has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Hawkins?
Other notable films include "The Last Lion", "The Jewel", and "A Royal Divorce".