Biography

Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Acting

Jalacy "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Famed chiefly for his powerful, operatic vocal delivery and wildly theatrical performances of songs such as "I Put a Spell on You" (1956), he sometimes used macabre props onstage, making him an early pioneer of shock rock. In total, there are 9 recognized credits in film. On Cinestia you can browse Screamin' Jay Hawkins's complete filmography — 9 films — and find where to watch each title.

Career works

Movies

Series

Career average

6.2/10

Birth date

07/18/1929

Place of birth

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Date of death

02/12/2000

Filmography highlights