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 multifaceted American talent, recognized as an actor, author, and film director. He gained prominence with roles in films like Explorers and Dead Poets Society. His collaborative work with Richard Linklater and Julie Delpy in the Before trilogy is particularly acclaimed, earning him Academy Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also received nominations for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Training Day and Boyhood. Hawke's diverse filmography includes notable roles in Reality Bites, Gattaca, First Reformed, and The Black Phone, showcasing his range and enduring presence in the film industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1957: Grandfather Served in Texas Legislature

In 1957, Ethan Hawke's maternal grandfather, Howard Lemuel Green, began serving five terms in the Texas Legislature, continuing until 1967.

1967: Grandfather Became Tarrant County Judge

In 1967, Ethan Hawke's maternal grandfather, Howard Lemuel Green, became the elected Tarrant County Judge in Texas, serving until 1975.

November 6, 1970: Ethan Hawke's birth

On November 6, 1970, Ethan Green Hawke was born in Austin, Texas, to James Hawke, an insurance actuary, and Leslie (née Green), a charity worker.

1974: Piers Paul Read published non-fiction book, Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors

In 1974, Piers Paul Read's non-fiction book, 'Alive', about the survivors of the Andes plane crash, was published. This book was later adapted into the 1993 film 'Alive' starring Ethan Hawke.

1974: Parents' Divorce

In 1974, when Ethan Hawke was four years old, his parents separated and later divorced.

1975: Grandfather's Term as Judge Ended

In 1975, Howard Lemuel Green's term as the elected Tarrant County Judge in Texas ended; he had served since 1967.

1985: A Lie of the Mind Premiere

In 1985, 'A Lie of the Mind' premiered before Ethan Hawke directed a revival of the play in January 2010.

1988: Graduated from The Hun School of Princeton

In 1988, Ethan Hawke graduated from The Hun School of Princeton.

1989: Dropped out of Carnegie Mellon after being cast in Dead Poets Society

In 1989, Ethan Hawke dropped out of Carnegie Mellon University after being cast in 'Dead Poets Society'.

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1996: Met Uma Thurman on Gattaca Set

In 1996, Ethan Hawke met actress Uma Thurman on the set of the movie 'Gattaca', leading to their marriage on May 1, 1998.

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1997: West Windsor Plainsboro High School Renamed

In 1997, West Windsor Plainsboro High School, which Ethan Hawke attended, was renamed to West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South.

May 1, 1998: Married Uma Thurman

On May 1, 1998, Ethan Hawke married actress Uma Thurman, whom he met on the set of 'Gattaca' in 1996. They separated in 2003.

2000: Supported Bill Bradley for President

In 2000, Ethan Hawke supported Bill Bradley for President of the United States, aligning with the Democratic Party.

2002: Son Levon Born

In 2002, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman's son, Levon, was born.

2004: Supported John Kerry for President

In 2004, Ethan Hawke supported John Kerry for President of the United States, aligning with the Democratic Party.

August 2005: Divorce Finalized

In August 2005, Ethan Hawke's divorce from Uma Thurman was finalized.

2008: Married Ryan Shawhughes

In 2008, Ethan Hawke married Ryan Shawhughes, who had briefly worked as a nanny to his and Thurman's children.

2008: Supported Barack Obama for President

In 2008, Ethan Hawke supported Barack Obama for President of the United States, aligning with the Democratic Party.

March 2011: Supported Same-Sex Marriage

In March 2011, Ethan Hawke and his wife released a video supporting same-sex marriage in New York.

2012: Hawke discussed the song Stay (I Missed You)

In a 2012 interview, Ethan Hawke mentioned that the song "Stay (I Missed You)" from the movie 'Reality Bites' is the only number-one popular song by an unsigned artist in music history.

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