John Hawkes was portrayed by Marc Blucas in Season 1 of Underground. There was also an abolitionist named John Milton Hawks and his wife Esther. John Hawkes was born John Marvin Perkins in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Patricia Jeanne (Olson) and Peter John Perkins, a farmer. His wife Elizabeth is a socialite who shares his values and cause. Looking for something to watch? WGN America's latest series is focusing on an important piece of history, but not a lot of names will be familiar in this historical drama. Not to be confused with Winter's Bone and Lincoln actor John Hawkes, the show is drawing from a few real life sources for the daring character. The man realizes he is lying and tries to kill them, but they are saved by Kyle Risdin. This is a fictional series — we aren't likely to see John Brown, William Still, or Harriet Tubman on screen any time soon. John moved to Austin, Texas to begin his career as an actor and musician. 2020 Bustle Digital Group. John Hawkes. He is of Scandinavian and British Isles descent. John learns Rosalee is his niece when August attempts to get help for his son who had been stabbed by Rosalee. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Another He co-founded the Big State Productions Theatre Company and appeared in the group's original play,... Mon, Nov 02 Find exactly what you're looking for! John reveals to Elizabeth that part of his story was true, and they decide to continue their work as abolitionists. John Hawkes was a not a real abolitionist in the Antebellum period. BET (063). Macon (Nephew), Rosalee (Niece), James (Nephew). However, historically many abolitionists were lawyers. The couple could be partially based on Levi and Catherine Coffin, a Quaker married couple who assisted runaway slaves. Any any student of American history/avid reader of the Addy Walker American Girl books can tell you, the Underground Railroad was an extraordinary and dramatic moment in time. John was shot in the head by a bounty hunter after signing papers to announce his bid for a judge's seat. After attending the party and Elizabeth witnessing the cruelty of slavery, they decide to join the cause. When two escaped slaves came to John and Elizabeth seeking help, they are held captive by the two slaves, and eventually, one of the men accused him of selling his wife and forces Elizabeth to whip John, at which point he tells them about the wife he helped sell into slavery. He is of Scandinavian and British Isles descent. While the show is more focused on the Macon plantation slaves who plan to escape and those who stay behind, characters like Hawkes are interesting from an historical perspective. John Hawkes, Actor: The Sessions. Is John Hawkes on Underground based on a real abolitionist? There is one actress credited as simply "Harriet" on IMDb for a later episode, so we'll see, but I have my doubts. on With the riveting subject matter, modern soundtrack that emphasizes the show's importance, and inspirations for characters including John Hawkes that can be found in American history, I'm so pumped for Underground on WGN America. It should be the focus of as many shows on television as there are about doctors, detectives, and the 1960s. Underground (TV Series 2016–2017) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 6:30 PM PST Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Tricky, 3D: Take It There, Small Town Crime: Devising a Small Town Crime, The Substance of Things Hoped For: Making Higher Ground, Behind The Red Carpet (Day 7): The Oscars Red Carpet, In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber, Jeremy Renner/John Hawkes/Harvey Weinstein/Lee Unkrich/Lisa Cholodenko, The Making of 'Me and You and Everyone We Know', Dusty Wright's Culture CatchCulture Catch, The Best TV Shows About Being in Your 30s. I think Underground has taken several historical figures and created a likely character for this series. 18 wins & 61 nominations. All rights reserved. John Hawkes was born John Marvin Perkins in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Patricia Jeanne (Olson) and Peter John Perkins, a farmer. During a party celebrating the birthday of Tom Macon's daughter Mary, it is revealed that John and Tom are brothers, and Tom asks John to manage his campaign for U.S. Senate. 5:45 PM PST The two of them, and their house, become involved in a major way. In the show, actor Marc Blucas plays Hawkes, one of a few allies to the runaway slaves — an "abolitionist lawyer who will break the laws he's sworn to uphold in order to serve a greater good," according to WGN America's official description. John Hawkes was portrayed by Marc Blucas in Season 1 of Underground. Charlie Kaufman’s Next Projects Include Turning His Unmade Steve Carell Movie into HBO Series, The films opening around the world this weekend: ‘Clemency’, ‘Summer Of 85’, ’The Best Years’, May Picks: The Movies and TV Shows You Can't Miss, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords Cast, Hava Nagila: Favorite TV Jewish Characters, Best Male Performance Not Nominated for an Oscar, Favorite Film Character With a Disability, The Most Wonderful Hollywood Actor Aged 55+ Part II, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Massive Attack Feat. John Hawkes "Underground" Saved by Cindy H. 2. STZENB (650), Mon, Nov 02 John Hawkes is an abolitionist lawyer and brother of Tom Macon.

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