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Howard Hawks (May 30, 1896 – December 26, 1977) was an American  film director. A film-maker of extraordinary versatility, he was responsible for such durable classics as ''His Girl Friday'' (1940), ''The Big Sleep''(1946) and Red River (1948).

Howard Hawks (May 30, 1896 – December 26, 1977) was an American  film director. A film-maker of extraordinary versatility, he was responsible for such durable classics as ''His Girl Friday'' (1940), ''The Big Sleep''(1946) and ''Red River'' (1948).

==Early Life==

==Early Life==

==Career as Director==

==Career as Director==

Hawks directed eight silent films, but he really came of age with the advent of sound. From the start he demonstrated a sure touch for dialogue in such films as Bringing Up Baby (1938) and Sergeant York (1941). A political conservative, he never won a best director Oscar, but did receive an honorary Academy Award in 1975. Hawks's films do celebrate the strong man, but also offer strong roles for favored actresses such as [[Katharine Hepburn]] and  [[Lauren Bacall]]. He died at his home  in Palm Springs in 1977.

Hawks directed eight silent films, but he really came of age with the advent of sound. From the start he demonstrated a sure touch for dialogue in such films as ''Bringing Up Baby'' (1938) and ''Sergeant York'' (1941). A political conservative, he never won a best director Oscar, but did receive an honorary Academy Award in 1975. Hawks's films do celebrate the strong man, but also offer strong roles for favored actresses such as [[Katharine Hepburn]] and  [[Lauren Bacall]]. He died at his home  in Palm Springs in 1977.