Anecdotes

Says that he is constantly mistaken for Mark McGrath from the band Sugar Ray so often that he signs autographs as "Mark McGrath" and, apparently, the same thing happens to Mark McGrath who, in turn, signs autographs as "Ethan Hawke" to fans.

His cat appeared in Lisa Loeb's music video "Stay (I Missed You)", which he directed.

Became a father for the first time at age 27 when his wife Uma Thurman gave birth to their daughter Maya Ray Thurman-Hawke, aka Maya Hawke, on July 8, 1998.

First cousin twice removed of Tennessee Williams. Hawke's great grandfather and Williams' father were brothers.

Proposed to ex-wife Uma Thurman twice before she said yes.

Childhood friends with director Bryan Singer (Suspects de convenance (1995), X-Men (2000)).

Remains close friends with La société des poètes disparus (1989) co-stars, Robert Sean Leonard and Josh Charles. Because of that movie's theme - triumph of the human spirit - Hawke laughingly refers to it as "One Flew Over the Robin's Nest" (due in part to Robin Williams's starring role).

Was accepted by Carnegie-Mellon University, School of Drama in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but dropped out after only 5 months.

Became a father for the second time at age 31 when his wife Uma Thurman gave birth to their son Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, aka Levon Hawke, on January 15, 2002.

In Avant la nuit tout est possible (2004) (which he co-wrote with Julie Delpy and Richard Linklater), Hawke's character Jesse is in a failing marriage with a woman he married because she had become pregnant. Soon after the film's release, Hawke divorced his real-life wife Uma Thurman, whom he had married while she was pregnant with their first child.

Took a year off acting after Jour de formation (2001) to complete his novel "Ash Wednesday".

He was the original choice to play FBI Agent Will Graham in Dragon rouge (2002), but turned the role down to take time off from making movies.

Co-founded the now-defunct theater company called "Malaparte" with Robert Sean Leonard, Frank Whaley and Steve Zahn.

Became a father for the fourth time at age 40 when his wife Ryan Hawke gave birth to their daughter Indiana Hawke on July 23, 2011.

Twice during his 20s, he took a two-year leave of absence, once to attend NYU and study English (he dropped out when a role came up), and then to write a novel.

Met and became friends with River Phoenix during the making of Explorers (1985).

Is a huge fan of the Star Wars movie series.

His parents were University of Texas students when Ethan was born, and they separated when he was three.

Cinq pièces faciles (1970), Vol au-dessus d'un nid de coucou (1975) and Les rouges (1981) are among his favorite films.

He was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in Austin, Texas. (mars 2004)

Became a father for the third time at age 37 when his wife Ryan Hawke gave birth to their daughter Clementine Hawke on July 18, 2008.

Has appeared in eight films directed by Richard Linklater: Avant l'aube tout est possible (1995), Les frères Newton (1998), Waking Life (2001), Tape (2001), Avant la nuit tout est possible (2004), Fast Food Nation (2006), Avant minuit tout est possible (2013) and Jeunesse (2014).

Published his first novel, "The Hottest State" (1996). The novel sold for $400,000 to Little, Brown and Company. A decade later, wrote & directed a film adaptation: The Hottest State (2006).

When he was in the seventh grade, he played Lon in West Windsor-Plainsboro junior high school production of the play "Meet Me in St. Louis".

He was offered the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Forever (1995) but turned it down as he didn't want to be typecast in the role. He later admitted to regretting turning it down due to the valuable career opportunities it could have led to.

He has appeared in three films that have been nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: La société des poètes disparus (1989), Quiz Show - Question piège (1994) and Jeunesse (2014).

He played Sam Shepard's son in both La neige tombait sur les cèdres (1999) and Hamlet (2000).

Turned down the role of Bobby Mercer in Quatre frères (2005). He loved the script but could not commit to this because of scheduling conflicts. The role eventually went to Mark Wahlberg.

He has English, as well as Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, and Cornish, ancestry.

He was considered for the role of Gordie Lachance in Rob Reiner's Compte sur moi (1986), which went to Wil Wheaton.

Very good friends with Catalina Sandino Moreno and Julie Delpy.

His mother is a strict vegetarian and animal rights activist.

Close friends with actor/director Frank Whaley, whom he met while filming Section 44 (1992).

Currently resides in New York City. (février 2012)

To prepare for his role in the film version of Hamlet (2000), he spent the summer before filming attending three study sessions a week with a friend who had played the role on the stage.

His six favorite films of all time are: Le pont de la rivière Kwaï (1957), A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Vol au-dessus d'un nid de coucou (1975), C'est l'apocalypse (1979), Les rouges (1981) and L'année de tous les dangers (1982).

Attended and graduated from the Hun School of Princeton in Princeton, New Jersey (1988).

Was in a production of "Great Expectations" at West Windsor Plainsboro High School.

Has appeared in two film adaptations of Shakespearean plays which were set in the present day: Hamlet (2000) and Cymbeline (2014).

He was considered for the role of Sean Dignam in Martin Scorsese's Agents troubles (2006), which went to Mark Wahlberg.

Attended West Windsor-Plainsboro High School in central New Jersey, but is not pictured in the yearbook (1984-1986).

Stepbrother Patrick Powers is a Green Beret who served a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, and is currently (late 2006/early 2007) serving a six-month tour in Iraq.

Revealed in Rolling Stone (March 1995) that he auditioned for the role of Paul Maclean in La rivière du sixième jour (1992) but director Robert Redford believed Hawke was too young for the part. Brad Pitt was cast instead.

Has appeared in two film adaptations of William Wharton novels: Mon père (1989) and Section 44 (1992).

Supports LGBT rights.

Attended the Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, New York, for one year.

Identifies as a feminist.

Son of James 'Jim' Steven Hawke & Leslie Hawke. They divorced in 1974.

His first acting role was at McCarter Theater in Princeton, New Jersey, at age 12.

Is a huge fan of the rock band Wilco.