Allan Hawco
Introduction '''Allan Hawco''' is a Canadian writer, actor, and producer from Bell Island, Newfoundland. He is best known for his roles in the series ''Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan'', ''Republic of Doyle'', and ''The Book of Negroes'', and the television limited series ''Caught''.
Early and personal life Hawco was born on Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, as the youngest of four children and moved to Goulds at a young age. His father Michael worked on the Bell Island Ferry, and his mother Mary was an elementary school teacher and former nun. He studied business at Memorial University of Newfoundland but dropped out in favour of the National Theatre School of Canada. One of his brothers is a composer, and has composed for ''Republic of Doyle'', while his father has also worked on the show and his mother has appeared as a background performer. Hawco is the youngest of four; he has two older sisters.Hawco married CBC anchor Carolyn Stokes in 2012 in the midst of working on ''Republic of Doyle''.
Career Hawco's first role was in the Shakespeare by the Sea production of ''Macbeth'', which was directed by Aiden Flynn. From there, director Danielle Irvine encouraged the young actor to audition for the National Theatre School where he was one of 13 selected from thousands of applicants that year.After graduating from the National Theatre School of Canada in 2000, Hawco worked in many of the major theatres in Canada. In 2005, motivated by the want for greater creative control, he started his own production company the Company Theatre with Philip Riccio. The company's inaugural production, ''A Whistle in the Dark'', brought Hawco critical acclaim. Their 2009 production of ''Festen'' won him three Dora Awards, including Outstanding Production of a Play.Some of Hawco's earlier movie roles include Canadian productions such as ''Making Love in Saint Pierre'', ''Above and Beyond'', and ''Love and Savagery'', the latest of which won him an ACTRA nomination for Outstanding Male Performance. His career took off with the launch of his own TV series ''Republic of Doyle'', which premiered in 2010.Hawco is co-creator with Perry Chafe and Malcolm MacRury, executive producer, lead actor, head writer as well as the show's showrunner. The show has been sold to over 90 countries, and maintained over a million viewers a week on CBC television in Canada.In 2010 Hawco was nominated for the ACTRA Toronto award for Outstanding Performance – Male for his performance in ''Love and Savagery''. He was also nominated that year for two Gemini Awards, Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role and Best Dramatic Series for his work as actor, co-creator, writer and executive producer of ''Republic of Doyle''.In 2011 Hawco was the recipient of the National Theatre School's prestigious Gascon-Thomas Award.Also in 2011 Hawco was presented with the Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame's Outstanding Achievement Award.In 2016 Hawco's production company in Newfoundland produced the Netflix original series: ''Frontier'', starring Jason Momoa. Hawco also stars in the series as well as functioning as an executive producer on the show.In 2018 Hawco served as executive producer, writer/showrunner and starred in the CBC adaptation of Lisa Moore's novel ''Caught''. The series received a number of CSA nominations including best series and a best actor nod for Hawco. ''Caught'' other screen writers include Hawco's writing partner Perry Chafe, John Krizanc, Julia Cohan, and Adriana Maggs. ''Caught'' is distributed by eOne entertainment, and eOne exec Tecca Crosby was the inspiration behind the making of the limited series according to interviews with Hawco on the topic.In 2019 Hawco starred as "Coyote" in the Amazon Prime TV series ''Jack Ryan'' alongside John Krasinski and Wendell Pierce. Jack Ryan was written by ''Lost'' creator Carlton Cuse. Filming took place in Colombia. 2019 also saw Hawco feature as Captain Donovan in the British-Canadian suspense ''Drama Departure''.
Filmography ===Films=== Year Title Role Notes 1998 ''When Ponds Freeze Over'' Young Paddy Short film 2002 ''Apartment Story'' Ramone TV movie 2004 ''Making Love in St. Pierre'' Sebastian  2004 ''Wilby Wonderful'' Radio Announcer Voice only 2005 ''Snapshots for Henry'' Pent Short film 2006 ''The Secret Miracle'' Ryan Kilpatrick Short film 2007 ''The Third Eye'' Ryan  2007 ''Closing the Ring'' Peter Etty  2009 ''Love and Savagery'' Michael  2009 ''Quiet at Dawn'' Manning Short film 2015 ''Hyena Road'' MCpl. Travis Davidson  2016 ''Weirdos'' Dave  2017 ''The Child Remains'' Liam  2022 ''The Breach'' John Hawkins 2023''Quicksand'' Josh TBD ''In Cold Light'' Bob Whyte Filming===Television=== Year Title Role Notes 2002 ''Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye'' Mitch Episode: "The Heist" 2003 ''Mutant X'' Scientist Episode: "Under the Cloak of War" 2003 ''The Eleventh Hour'' Linus Episode: "Hall of Mirrors"  2004 ''Bliss'' Andrew Episode: "Steph's Life" 2004 ''H2O'' Christie Berger Mini-series 2005 ''Heritage Minutes'' Evers Episode: "Home from the Wars" 2006 ''Slings and Arrows'' Mr. Waugh Episode: The Promised End? 2006 ''Above and Beyond'' Nathan Burgess Mini-series 2008 ''The Trojan Horse'' Christie Berger Mini-series 2009 ''ZOS: Zone of Separation'' Captain Mick Graham Mini-series 2010-2014 ''Republic of Doyle'' Jake Doyle Series lead; also co-creator, writer, director and producer 2010 ''This Hour has 22 Minutes'' Jake Doyle 1 episode skit 2013 ''Murdoch Mysteries'' Jacob Doyle Episode: "Republic of Murdoch" 2015 ''The Book of Negroes'' Solomon Lindo Mini-series 2016-2018 ''Frontier'' Douglas Brown Main cast 2018 ''Caught'' David Slaney Also writer and producer 2019 ''Street Legal'' Cole Haney 2 episodes 2019 ''Departure'' Captain Donovan 6 episodes 2019 ''Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan'' Coyote 6 episodes 2020 ''The Detectives'' Detective Garry Belliveau 1 episode 2021 ''Hudson and Rex'' Danny Episode: Manhunt 2021 ''Another Life'' Gabriel Episode: Will to Power 2021-2023 ''Moonshine'' Gale Favreau 11 episodes 2023 ''Sullivan's Crossing'' Andrew Mathews 3 episodes===Theatre=== Year Title Role Notes2014''Belleville''ZachThe Company Theatre, director: Jason Byrne2008''Festen''MichaelThe Company Theatre, director: Jason Byrne 2005 ''A Whistle in the Dark''HarryThe Company Theatre, director: Jason Byrne2004''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ''NickManitoba Theatre Centre, director: Michael Shamata2003''Richard III''Richard IIILSPU Hall-Resource Centre for the Arts, director: Aiden Flynn2002''Shape of Things''AdamCanadian Stage, director: James Guedo2002''Macbeth''MalduffFestival of Classics, director: Michael Shamata2002 ''The Cripple of Inishmaan''BartleyCentaur Theatre, director: Ben Barnes2001''Salt Water Moon''JacobSaidye Bronfman Centre, director: Chris Abraham2001''You Are Here''Paul/JustinTheatre Passe-Muraille, director: Daniel MacIvor2001''La Ronde''Young GentlemanSoulpepper Theatre Company, director: Herbert Olschok2001''Present Laughter''FredSoulpepper Theatre Company, director: Jospeh Ziegler2001''Triumph of Love''AgisPleiades Theatre, director: John Van Burek2001''Macbeth''MalcolmThe Grand Theatre Company, director: Susan Ferley2000''Twelfth Night''SebastianResurgence Theatre Company, director: Chris Abraham1999 ''The Return of the Curse of the Mummy's Revenge! ''The Mummy/MilhouseLSPU Hall-Resource Centre for the Arts, director: Danielle Irvine1998''Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)''RomeoLSPU Hall-Resource Centre for the Arts, director: Danielle Irvine1998 ''A Midsummer Night's Dream''DemetriusShakespeare by the Sea-First Light Productions, director: Jillian Keiley1997''Place of First Light: The Bell Island Experience''Billy Swain/Nish JackmanFirst Light Productions, director: Danielle Irvine1996''Macbeth''Shakespeare by the Sea-First Light Productions,First Light Productions, director: Danielle Irvine
Awards  Year Award Category Film/play Result2005Birdland Young Actor AwardA Whistle in the Dark2010ACTRA AwardsOutstanding Male PerformanceLove & Savagery2010Gemini AwardsBest Dramatic SeriesRepublic of Doyle2010Gemini AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic RoleRepublic of Doyle2011Gascon Thomas Award-National Theatre SchoolAchievement given by National Theatre School for “exceptional contribution to the growth of theatre,”2011Outstanding Achievement AwardPlayback’s Canadian Film and Television Hall of Fame2018Canadian Screen AwardsLimited Series or ProgramCaught2018Canadian Screen AwardsLead actor, drama program or limited seriesCaught
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