John Hawkes
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John Hawkes (b. 1959) is a character actor who appeared in the Dinosaurs episode "The Clip Show II" as Ted, a silent paleontologist.
Hawkes began his career as a musician, performing in a 1980s punk band called Meat Joy, before transitioning to acting. He made his film debut in 1987, as the lead in the minor independent film Murder Rap, before assuming bit parts in more mainsteream productions like Johnny Be Good and Heartbreak Hotel. He transitioned to supporting roles in Congo, From Dusk Til Dawn (as the liquor store clerk Pete), The Perfect Storm (as lovelorn sailor Bugsy), and the 2006 film version of Miami Vice. In television, he had a recurring role on Deadwood as Jewish merchant Sol Star, and has guest starred on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 24, The Practice, and The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.
