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'''Rob Hawke''' is a Canadian comedic and dramatic actor, as well as a [[Gemini Award]]-nominated writer.<ref name="Robert Hawke's Website">{{cite web|last=Hawke|first=Robert|title=Robert Hawke's Website |url=http://roberthawke.com/|accessdate=30 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="Robert Hawke's You Tube Channel">{{cite web|last=Hawke|first=Robert|title=Robert Hawke's YouTube Channel|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/hondorama|accessdate=30 December 2012}}</ref> He has performed his one-man show “Norm versus Cancer: A Terminally Funny One Man Show"<ref name="Bad Dog Theatre Listing">{{cite web|title=Bad Dog Theatre Listing|url=http://www.torontoartsonline.org/Events/Theatre/2007/F-k-You-Cancer-A-Terminally-Funny-One-Man-Show|accessdate=23 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="San Francisco Fringe Listing">{{cite web|title=San Francisco Fringe Listing|url=http://www.theatermania.com/san-francisco/shows/fuck-you-cancer_136864/|accessdate=23 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="New York Listing">{{cite web|title=New York Listing|url=http://guestofaguest.com/calendar/2009/8/fuck-you-cancer/|accessdate=23 April 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722134945/http://guestofaguest.com/calendar/2009/8/fuck-you-cancer/|archivedate=22 July 2011}}</ref><ref name="Late Night in the Bedroom Interview">{{cite news|last=Wass|first=Carey|title=Late Night in the Bedroom Interview|url=http://www.latenightinthebedroom.com/artist-segment-rob-hawke|accessdate=23 April 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323021614/http://www.latenightinthebedroom.com/artist-segment-rob-hawke|archivedate=23 March 2012}}</ref><ref name="Norm Vs Cancer Website">{{cite web|last=Hawke|first=Robert|title=Norm Vs Cancer Website|url=http://www.normvscancer.com/index.html|accessdate=23 April 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702003511/http://www.normvscancer.com/index.html|archivedate=2 July 2011}}</ref> which is based on his personal experience of surviving [[thyroid cancer]], to international acclaim. Robert Hawke is an alumnus of [[The Second City]],<ref name="TheStar.Com Article">{{cite news|last=Flacks|first=Diane|title=TheStar.Com Article|url=https://www.thestar.com/article/298508|accessdate=23 April 2011|location=Toronto|work=The Star|date=2 February 2008}}</ref> performing across Canada and internationally in the Second City National Touring Company.
'''Rob Hawke''' is a Canadian comedic and dramatic actor, as well as a [[Gemini Award]]-nominated writer.<ref name="Robert Hawke's Website">{{cite web|last=Hawke|first=Robert|title=Robert Hawke's Website |url=http://roberthawke.com/|accessdate=30 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="Robert Hawke's You Tube Channel">{{cite web|last=Hawke|first=Robert|title=Robert Hawke's YouTube Channel|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/hondorama|accessdate=30 December 2012}}</ref> He has performed his one-man show “Norm versus Cancer: A Terminally Funny One Man Show"<ref name="Bad Dog Theatre Listing">{{cite web|title=Bad Dog Theatre Listing|url=http://www.torontoartsonline.org/Events/Theatre/2007/F-k-You-Cancer-A-Terminally-Funny-One-Man-Show|accessdate=23 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="San Francisco Fringe Listing">{{cite web|title=San Francisco Fringe Listing|url=http://www.theatermania.com/san-francisco/shows/fuck-you-cancer_136864/|accessdate=23 April 2011}}</ref><ref name="New York Listing">{{cite web|title=New York Listing|url=http://guestofaguest.com/calendar/2009/8/fuck-you-cancer/|accessdate=23 April 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722134945/http://guestofaguest.com/calendar/2009/8/fuck-you-cancer/|archivedate=22 July 2011}}</ref><ref name="Late Night in the Bedroom Interview">{{cite news|last=Wass|first=Carey|title=Late Night in the Bedroom Interview|url=http://www.latenightinthebedroom.com/artist-segment-rob-hawke|accessdate=23 April 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323021614/http://www.latenightinthebedroom.com/artist-segment-rob-hawke|archivedate=23 March 2012}}</ref><ref name="Norm Vs Cancer Website">{{cite web|last=Hawke|first=Robert|title=Norm Vs Cancer Website|url=http://www.normvscancer.com/index.html|accessdate=23 April 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702003511/http://www.normvscancer.com/index.html|archivedate=2 July 2011}}</ref> which is based on his personal experience of surviving [[thyroid cancer]], to international acclaim. Robert Hawke is an alumnus of [[The Second City]],<ref name="TheStar.Com Article">{{cite news|last=Flacks|first=Diane|title=TheStar.Com Article|url=https://www.thestar.com/article/298508|accessdate=23 April 2011|location=Toronto|work=The Star|date=2 February 2008}}</ref> performing across Canada and internationally in the Second City National Touring Company.

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Rob Hawke is a Canadian comedic and dramatic actor, as well as a Gemini Award-nominated writer.[1][2] He has performed his one-man show “Norm versus Cancer: A Terminally Funny One Man Show"[3][4][5][6][7] which is based on his personal experience of surviving thyroid cancer, to international acclaim. Robert Hawke is an alumnus of The Second City,[8] performing across Canada and internationally in the Second City National Touring Company.

In addition, he was a 2011 Canadian Comedy Award Nominee for his work on "Norm Vs Cancer: A Terminally Funny One Man Show",[9] and has shared in a Canadian Comedy Award for the fully improvised musical Showstopping Number.[10][11] Rob shared in a Gemini nomination for his work on SketchCom for CBC,[12][13] as well as a co-recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award. Rob is also a member of the musical comedy duo, Fast and Dirty.[14][15][16]

Writing

Robert Hawke has written two books to date: "Kicking Cancer's Ass: A Light-Hearted Guide to the Fight of Your Life" and "Vampire Dogs: The Rise of Thrasher".[17]

KICKING CANCER'S ASS: A LIGHT-HEARTED GUIDE TO THE FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE This book was published in July 2011. The author states that he has "written it for anyone going through cancer". Robert Hawke draws on his experiences a thyroid cancer survivor, caregiver and advocate, as well as his background in comedy to deliver a helpful and humorous guide to getting through cancer.[18]

VAMPIRE DOGS: THE RISE OF THRASHER Mr. Hawke's first foray into fiction writing brings the adventure of a little 4 pound Yorkshire Terrier, and his sidekick, Kong. The book is well-reviewed on Amazon.com and is available on paperback and ebook versions.[19]

References

  1. ^ Hawke, Robert. "Robert Hawke's Website". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  2. ^ Hawke, Robert. "Robert Hawke's YouTube Channel". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Bad Dog Theatre Listing". Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  4. ^ "San Francisco Fringe Listing". Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  5. ^ "New York Listing". Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  6. ^ Wass, Carey. "Late Night in the Bedroom Interview". Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  7. ^ Hawke, Robert. "Norm Vs Cancer Website". Archived from the original on 2 July 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  8. ^ Flacks, Diane (2 February 2008). "TheStar.Com Article". The Star. Toronto. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  9. ^ "Canadian Comedy Award Shows". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  10. ^ "Canadian Comedy Award Archives". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  11. ^ Ouzounian, Richard (15 April 2007). "Toronto Star Article: Showstopping Number". The Star. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  12. ^ "IMDB: Sketchcom". Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  13. ^ "TVArchive.ca: Sketchcom". Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  14. ^ Sumi, Glenn. "Now Magazine: Top 10 Comedy Shows". Archived from the original on 23 February 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  15. ^ Sumi, Glenn. "Fast and Dirty Album Review". Archived from the original on 24 February 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  16. ^ "Fast and Dirty Website". Archived from the original on 20 February 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  17. ^ Hawke, Robert. "Smashwords Author Page". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  18. ^ Hawke, Robert. "Amazon.com Listing". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  19. ^ Reviewers, Amazon.com. "Amazon.com Listing". Retrieved 30 December 2012.