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Biography
Ronald Cornett Hawkins OC (January 10, 1935 – May 29, 2022) was an American rock and roll singer whose career spanned 66 years. His career began in Arkansas, United States, where he was born and raised. He found success in Ontario, Canada, and lived there for most of his life.
Awards & recognition
- Officer of the Order of Canada
Filmography9 titles

The Last Waltz
1978as Self
1978as Self

Doc
2001
2001

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
2019as The Shitkicker
2019as The Shitkicker

The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico
2005as Himself
2005as Himself

Once Were Brothers
2019as Self
2019as Self

Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
2019as Self
2019as Self

Heaven's Gate
1980as Major Wolcott
1980as Major Wolcott

Snake Eater
1989as King
1989as King

Healey's Hideaway
2015as Self
2015as Self