Aaron Hawke is an American actor, director, and producer. He is best known for his role as the young vampire in the 1985 horror classic Fright Night, as well as for his roles in the popular films Dead Poets Society, Reality Bites, and Before Sunrise. He has also starred in a number of television series, including Alias, My So-Called Life, and the drama series The Good Wife.
Hawke was born on November 6, 1970, in Austin, Texas. He was the son of Leslie, a charity worker, and James Hawke, an insurance agent. He was raised in a close-knit family and was drawn to the creative arts at an early age. He took acting classes in high school and even wrote his own plays.
Hawke's breakout role came in 1985 when he was cast as the young vampire in Fright Night. The film was a hit, and Hawke was hailed as a star. He followed up this success with roles in Dead Poets Society and Reality Bites. In 1994, he starred in the romantic drama Before Sunrise, for which he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.
Hawke's career has spanned film, television, and stage. He has appeared in a number of television series, including Alias, My So-Called Life, and The Good Wife. In 2012, he won an Emmy Award for his guest role on the show. On the big screen, he has appeared in such films as Gattaca, Great Expectations, Chelsea Walls, and Taking Lives.
In addition to his acting career, Hawke has directed several films, including Chelsea Walls, The Hottest State, and the documentary Seymour: An Introduction. He has also written and directed several plays, including Things We Want and The Secret Life of Bees.
Hawke is married to actress Uma Thurman, with whom he has two children. He is a passionate environmentalist and works with organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council. He is also a published author, having written two books, Rules for a Knight and Ash Wednesday.
Aaron Hawke is an accomplished actor, director, and producer who has worked in film, television, and stage. He is best known for his roles in the films Fright Night, Dead Poets Society, and Before Sunrise, as well as his work on the television series Alias and My So-Called Life. As a director, he has
