Craig Hawks
Craig Hawks is a South African actor with an extensive career in television, theatre, film, and commercials. A graduate of AFDA with a Bachelor’s in Live Performance, Craig is known for his physicality, versatility, and screen presence across both local and international productions.
He began his television career with roles in City Ses’la and Jozi Streets, before landing a guest appearance on Askies (SABC), and soon became a familiar face on South African screens in series such as 7de Laan, High Rollers, Binnelanders, Leonardo, Legacy, and Die Kasteel. He gained international exposure as Sgt. Charles Graves in HBO’s Generation Kill, Reuben in Black Sails, and a Marine Sergeant in Homeland (Season 4).
Craig has also appeared in a variety of films, including Shake Hands with the Devil, Unforgiving, Prisoner of War, Rancid, Bakgat 3, and the animated short Bobbie and Eric. In 2025, he appears as Brendon Templeton in the thriller The ABC Killer.
His theatre background is equally rich, with lead and supporting roles in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Pieter Toerien), Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, The Pirate King, Shape, and Pata Pata. His performance in Priscilla included a touring run in Hong Kong following its South African success.
Alongside his acting career, his high level of fitness and training has made him a go-to for physical roles, with special skills in horse riding, motorcycle riding, basic gun handling, and gymnastic ability. He’s known for doing his own stunts and was recognised early in his career with AFDA’s award for Best Physical Performance.
In addition to his work on screen and stage, Craig is a CrossFit coach and owner of a fitness facility, combining his passion for performance and athleticism in every role he takes on.
For bookings or more information on Craig, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.