Early Life and Education of Ethan Hawke: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Ethan Hawke. A timeline of key moments.
Ethan Hawke is a versatile American actor, author, and film director known for his work in both mainstream and independent cinema. Spanning a career of over four decades, he has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a Daytime Emmy Award and nominations for multiple Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. Hawke's success extends to both stage and screen, establishing him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
November 6, 1970: Ethan Hawke Born
On November 6, 1970, Ethan Green Hawke was born in Austin, Texas. He would later become an accomplished American actor, author, and film director.
1974: Publication of Alive Source Material
In 1974, Piers Paul Read's non-fiction book was published, later becoming the source material for the movie Alive starring Ethan Hawke.
1974: Parents' Divorce
In 1974, when Ethan Hawke was four years old, his parents separated and later divorced.
1988: Graduation and Volunteering
In 1988, Ethan Hawke graduated from The Hun School of Princeton. Around this time, Hawke volunteered with his mother's organization, the Alex Fund, a charity that supported educational opportunities for underprivileged children in Romania.
1991: Co-founding Malaparte and Leading Role in White Fang
In 1991, Ethan Hawke co-founded Malaparte, a Manhattan-based theater company. Also in 1991, he had his first leading role in the film White Fang, an adaptation of Jack London's novel.
2000: Supporting Bill Bradley for President
In 2000, Ethan Hawke supported Bill Bradley for president of the United States.
2002: Birth of Son Levon
In 2002, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman's second child, Levon, was born. Levon later became an actor.
August 2005: Divorce Finalized from Uma Thurman
In August 2005, Ethan Hawke's divorce from Uma Thurman was finalized.
June 2008: Marriage to Ryan Shawhughes
In June 2008, Ethan Hawke married Ryan Shawhughes, who had previously worked as a nanny for his and Uma Thurman's children.
2008: Marriage to Ryan Shawhughes
In 2008, Ethan Hawke married Ryan Shawhughes, after divorcing actress Uma Thurman.
2008: Supporting Barack Obama for President
In 2008, Ethan Hawke supported Barack Obama for president of the United States.
March 2011: Supporting Same-Sex Marriage in New York
In March 2011, Ethan Hawke and his wife released a video supporting same-sex marriage in New York.
May 2016: Joining the Board of Trustees of the New York Public Library
In May 2016, Ethan Hawke joined the board of trustees of the New York Public Library.
November 2016: Running the New York City Marathon for the Doe Fund
In November 2016, Ethan Hawke and his wife, Ryan, ran the New York City Marathon to support the Doe Fund, a non-profit organization.
2016: Supporting Hillary Clinton for President
In 2016, Ethan Hawke supported Hillary Clinton for president of the United States.
2024: Supporting Kamala Harris for President
In 2024, Ethan Hawke supported Kamala Harris for President of the United States.
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