Howard Hawks

American film director, producer and screenwriter (1896-1977).

Born May 30th, 1896 in Elkhart County. [ref]

Died December 26th, 1977 at 81 years old in Palm Springs (stroke). [ref]

Occupations
actor, aircraft pilot, film director, film editor, film producer, screenwriter
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