Brad Hawkins(I)
- Actor
From starring in a #1-rated, syndicated children's television show, to
2 Top Ten country music videos, and a supporting role in the critically acclaimed Richard Linklater
film, Boyhood, actor/recording artist Brad Hawkins has
covered some ground in his career.
A native of Dallas, Texas, he began
his acting career in 1994 with the lead role in the children's
television series
V.R. Troopers (1994).
Originally presented as a sister show to the worldwide hit
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993),
"V.R. Troopers" aired successfully for two years, achieved #1 ratings
and currently airs internationally. Upon completion of the series, Brad
began the move toward prime-time through guest appearances on
Step by Step (1991) and
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993).
In 1996 he opted to take a hiatus from acting to pursue a lifelong
dream in music, signing a recording contract with Curb/Universal
Records in Nashville. His high-octane live show blended rock n' roll
with country, and earned him opening spots with such artists as
Faith Hill,
Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and The Dixie Chicks.
After three years Brad had performed over 400 shows and charted two #1
videos on C.M.T. and G.A.C.
With these multiple successes as a foundation, he was able to break new
ground in 1999, as he brought both worlds together with a starring role
in the CBS miniseries,
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1999).
"Shake" produced a movie soundtrack on Universal Records that included
performances by B.B. King,
Blink-182, K.C. & JoJo and many others. This
sequence of events netted him an exclusive contract with CBS through
the following summer that resulted in guest-starring roles on shows
that included JAG (1995) and
Touched by an Angel (1994)
(the "Touched" episode achieved the highest ratings in its time slot).
Upon completion of his contract with CBS, he moved right into
production on his first feature film. Brad landed the starring role on
Don't Let Go (2002) and also sang on
the movie's 15-song soundtrack. "Don't Let Go" received "Best Feature
Film" at the 2002 Westchester Film Festival in New York as well as
"Outstanding Achievement" at the Stony Brook Film Festival in Long
Island.
He then continued on to star in
Hope Ranch (2002)--an Animal
Planet original movie--and
_Shredder (2003) (V)_, an independent project, and appeared as a guest
star in numerous hit television shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000),
NCIS (2003)
and Monk (2002). His most recent
appearances have included a recurring role on
American Dreams (2002) as
singer Brian Kessler as well as a very memorable role on the FOX series
Fastlane (2002) as ruthless gangster
Mick Salgado Jr.
His most recent film work in "Boyhood"
directed by Richard Linklater and stars Ethan Hawke and Patricia
Arquette has collected multiple awards including 3 Golden
Globes, 4 Critics Choice, and is nominated for 6 Academy Awards.
Brad lives in Los Angeles working on television and film projects,
developing television shows and working on his new album.
2 Top Ten country music videos, and a supporting role in the critically acclaimed Richard Linklater
film, Boyhood, actor/recording artist Brad Hawkins has
covered some ground in his career.
A native of Dallas, Texas, he began
his acting career in 1994 with the lead role in the children's
television series
V.R. Troopers (1994).
Originally presented as a sister show to the worldwide hit
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993),
"V.R. Troopers" aired successfully for two years, achieved #1 ratings
and currently airs internationally. Upon completion of the series, Brad
began the move toward prime-time through guest appearances on
Step by Step (1991) and
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993).
In 1996 he opted to take a hiatus from acting to pursue a lifelong
dream in music, signing a recording contract with Curb/Universal
Records in Nashville. His high-octane live show blended rock n' roll
with country, and earned him opening spots with such artists as
Faith Hill,
Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and The Dixie Chicks.
After three years Brad had performed over 400 shows and charted two #1
videos on C.M.T. and G.A.C.
With these multiple successes as a foundation, he was able to break new
ground in 1999, as he brought both worlds together with a starring role
in the CBS miniseries,
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1999).
"Shake" produced a movie soundtrack on Universal Records that included
performances by B.B. King,
Blink-182, K.C. & JoJo and many others. This
sequence of events netted him an exclusive contract with CBS through
the following summer that resulted in guest-starring roles on shows
that included JAG (1995) and
Touched by an Angel (1994)
(the "Touched" episode achieved the highest ratings in its time slot).
Upon completion of his contract with CBS, he moved right into
production on his first feature film. Brad landed the starring role on
Don't Let Go (2002) and also sang on
the movie's 15-song soundtrack. "Don't Let Go" received "Best Feature
Film" at the 2002 Westchester Film Festival in New York as well as
"Outstanding Achievement" at the Stony Brook Film Festival in Long
Island.
He then continued on to star in
Hope Ranch (2002)--an Animal
Planet original movie--and
_Shredder (2003) (V)_, an independent project, and appeared as a guest
star in numerous hit television shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000),
NCIS (2003)
and Monk (2002). His most recent
appearances have included a recurring role on
American Dreams (2002) as
singer Brian Kessler as well as a very memorable role on the FOX series
Fastlane (2002) as ruthless gangster
Mick Salgado Jr.
His most recent film work in "Boyhood"
directed by Richard Linklater and stars Ethan Hawke and Patricia
Arquette has collected multiple awards including 3 Golden
Globes, 4 Critics Choice, and is nominated for 6 Academy Awards.
Brad lives in Los Angeles working on television and film projects,
developing television shows and working on his new album.