
Hawthorne James
Known For
Acting
Born
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Hawthorne James is an American actor and director, best known for his role as Big Red Davis in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats. He is also known for his role as Sam, the injured bus driver, in Speed (1994 film). James was born James Hawthorne in Chicago, Illinois, the son of A.M. Alene and Robert Hawthorne.
Most Known For

Stargate SG-1
as Gavos

Charmed
as Demonic Healer

Frasier
as Bill

ER
as Hawthorne

Cheers
as Juror

Se7en
as George the Night Guard at the Library

Amazing Stories
as Fowler

Workaholics
as Bus Driver

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as George

Roswell
as Suspect

Martin
as Brother Claus

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
as Gage

Speed
as Sam

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
as One Eyed Sam

The Color Purple
as Jook Joint Patron

Ricky 1
as The Champ (Silver Shadow)

The Doors
as Chuck Vincent

Today You Die
as Derrick

Campfire Tales
as Cole (segment "The Honeymoon")

Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror
as Llore