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 artist renowned as an actor, author, and film director. His career began with Explorers (1985) and gained significant momentum after Dead Poets Society (1989). Hawke is celebrated for his collaboration with Julie Delpy and Richard Linklater in the Before trilogy (1995-2013), earning Academy Award nominations for writing Before Sunset and Before Midnight. He received further acclaim and Oscar nominations for his supporting roles in Training Day and Boyhood. Hawke's diverse filmography includes notable performances in Reality Bites, Gattaca, Great Expectations, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Maggie's Plan, First Reformed, The Black Phone, and The Northman, solidifying his place as a versatile figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1957: Howard Lemuel Green in the Texas Legislature

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

1960: Release of the original "The Magnificent Seven" movie.

In 1960, the original "The Magnificent Seven" western movie was released. Ethan Hawke starred in the remake of the movie, in 2016.

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1967: Howard Lemuel Green as Tarrant County Judge

In 1967, Ethan Hawke's maternal grandfather, Howard Lemuel Green, served as the elected Tarrant County Judge in Texas.

1975: Howard Lemuel Green ends term as Tarrant County Judge

In 1975, Ethan Hawke's maternal grandfather, Howard Lemuel Green, ended his term as the elected Tarrant County Judge in Texas.

1996: Meeting Uma Thurman on Gattaca set

In 1996, Ethan Hawke met Uma Thurman on the set of Gattaca.

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May 1, 1998: Marriage to Uma Thurman

On May 1, 1998, Ethan Hawke married actress Uma Thurman, whom he had met on the set of Gattaca.

2000: Supporting Bill Bradley for President

In 2000, Ethan Hawke supported Bill Bradley for President of the United States.

2001: Publication of "Fast Food Nation"

In 2001, Eric Schlosser's best-selling book "Fast Food Nation" was published. It was later adapted into a film in 2006, in which Ethan Hawke played a supporting role.

Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal

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2001: Co-founding the Young Lions Fiction Award

In 2001, Ethan Hawke co-founded the Young Lions Fiction Award, an annual prize for achievements in fiction by writers under 35, as part of the New York Public Library's Young Lions Committee.