Ethan Hawke

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Characters played by Ethan Hawke

Samuel Murphy — The Weight (2026)

A laborer and central figure who drives through a roadblock while trying to avoid prison. He lives with his daughter, helps organize the workers, rescues a trapped companion, and refuses to let the group kill anyone when suspicion and paranoia escalate.

Todd Anderson — Dead Poets Society (1989)

An initially shy junior assigned Neil as his roommate. Keating's guidance helps him write a spontaneous poem. He reluctantly signs a false blame letter under parental pressure, later confesses the truth to Keating, and initiates a desk-standing tribute as the teacher leaves.

The Grabber — The Black Phone (2022)

Masked serial killer who abducts and murders local boys in the 1970s.

The Grabber — Black Phone 2 (2025)

Terrifying serial kidnapper and murderer haunting the suburban neighborhood.

King Aurvandil War-Raven — The Northman (2022)

King Aurvandill War-Raven is the ruler of Hrafnsey, Gudrún’s husband, and Amleth’s father. He returns from war to prepare his son for succession and participates in a ritual meant to teach him about destiny. Fjölnir’s coup ends his life and establishes the vengeance that governs Amleth’s later actions.

Hauser (long version only) — Total Recall (2012)

Extended cut appearance of Quaid's original identity.

Lorenz Hart — Blue Moon (2025)

Lorenz Hart is the central character, a celebrated but troubled lyricist whose former partnership with Richard Rodgers has collapsed after the success of Oklahoma! He struggles with sobriety, depression, jealousy, and unrequited love for Elizabeth Weiland, while seeking comfort and recognition from friends and acquaintances at Sardi's.

Vincent Freeman — Gattaca (1997)

Vincent Freeman is the naturally conceived protagonist, classified as an in-valid because his genetic profile predicts serious disorders and a short life. He disguises himself as Jerome Eugene Morrow to join Gattaca, pursue space travel, survive the murder investigation, and prove to Adult Anton Freeman that determination can overcome genetic prejudice.

Jack Valentine — Lord of War (2005)

Dedicated Interpol agent pursuing Yuri with unwavering moral integrity

Efficient Man — Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Island staff member handling logistics.

James Sandin — The Purge (2013)

Ethan Green Hawke (born November 6, 1970) is an American actor, writer and director. He made his feature film debut in 1985 with the science fiction movie Explorers, before making a supporting appearance in the 1989 drama Dead Poets Society which is considered his breakthrough role. He then appeared in such films as White Fang (1991), A Midnight Clear (1992), and Alive (1993) before taking a role in the 1994 Generation X drama Reality Bites, for which he gained critical acclaim. In 1995, he starred in the romantic drama Before Sunrise, and later in its sequel Before Sunset (2004). In 2001, Hawke was cast as a rookie police officer in Training Day, for which he received a Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category. Other films have included the science fiction feature Gattaca (1997), the title role in Michael Almereyda's Hamlet (2000), the action thriller Assault on Precinct 13 (2005), and the crime drama Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007). Hawke has appeared in many theater productions including The Seagull, Henry IV, Hurlyburly, The Cherry Orchard, The Winter's Tale and The Coast of Utopia, for which he earned a Tony Award nomination. He made his directorial debut with the 2002 independent feature Chelsea Walls. In November 2007 Hawke directed his first play, Jonathan Marc Sherman's Things We Want. Aside from acting, he has written two novels, The Hottest State (1996) and Ash Wednesday (2002). Between 1998 and 2004, Hawke was married to actress Uma Thurman.

Ellison Oswalt — Sinister (2012)

Ambitious true-crime author who discovers cursed home movies.

Career Overview

Ethan Hawke has 175 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Before Trilogy with 3 titles. Signature works include Batwheels, The Weight, Moon Knight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
175
Birth Date
1970-11-06 00:00:00
Birth Place
Austin, Texas, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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