Howard Hawks

Biography

Howard Winchester Hawks (May 30, 1896 – December 26, 1977) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era. Critic Leonard Maltin called him “the greatest American director who is not a household name.” His frequent portrayals of strong, tough-talking female characters came to define the “Hawksian woman”. His work has influenced various popular and respected directors such as Martin Scorsese, Robert Altman, Jean-Luc Godard, John Carpenter, and Quentin Tarantino.
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