Ethan Hawke is an actor, writer, and director from Austin, Texas. He is best known for his roles in films such as Dead Poets Society, Training Day, and Boyhood. He has also appeared in several stage productions, including the Broadway production of The Coast of Utopia. He is a four-time Academy Award nominee and has won numerous awards for his work in film and theater. He is one of Hollywood's most recognizable actors and is often referred to as Hollywood's Hawke.