Noah Hawley facts for kids
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Noah Hawley
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Hawley in March 2019
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| Born | 1967 (age 57–58) New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Sarah Lawrence College |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kyle Hawley |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Louise Armstrong (mother) |
Noah Hawley (born in 1967) is a creative American who writes, directs, produces, and even sings! He is best known for making the popular TV shows Fargo (which started in 2014) and Legion (from 2017 to 2019) for the FX channel. He also worked on other TV series like Bones.
Hawley wrote the movie The Alibi (2006). He also wrote and directed the film Lucy in the Sky (2019). Besides his work in TV and movies, he has written six novels. He is also a singer and has contributed to the soundtracks of his shows Fargo and Legion. He sings cover versions of popular songs, often working with composer Jeff Russo. Hawley is the writer and director for the upcoming FX series Alien: Earth, which is based on the famous film series. It is planned to start on August 12, 2025.
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Noah Hawley's Early Life
Noah Hawley was born in New York City in 1967. His mother, Louise Armstrong, was a writer and activist. His father was Tom Hawley, a businessman. Noah's grandmother was also a playwright, someone who writes plays.
Noah has a twin brother named Alexi. Alexi is also a TV writer and has created shows like The Rookie.
In 1989, Noah graduated from Sarah Lawrence College. He studied political science there. After college, he worked for The Legal Aid Society in New York City. He helped with cases about child abuse and neglect. His mother had written important books on these topics. Later, he moved to San Francisco, California. He worked as a paralegal and in computer programming for law firms.
Noah Hawley's Career Highlights
Books by Noah Hawley
Noah Hawley has written several novels. These include A Conspiracy of Tall Men (1998), Other People's Weddings (2004), The Punch (2008), The Good Father (2012), Before the Fall (2016), and Anthem (2022). He also wrote a non-fiction book called Fargo: This Is a True Story (2019).
Noah Hawley's Television Work
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Noah Hawley was a writer and producer for the first three seasons of the TV show Bones (2005–2008). He also created and was an executive producer for The Unusuals (2009) and My Generation (2010).
Hawley is the creator, main writer, and executive producer of the FX show Fargo. This show started in 2014 and is an anthology series. This means each season tells a different story with new characters. It is based on the Coen brothers' 1996 movie Fargo.
In 2014, Fargo won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries. It also received many other nominations. Overall, the Fargo series has been nominated for 113 awards and has won 32 of them.
In December 2015, Hawley made a new agreement with FX to continue producing shows. He wrote and was an executive producer for Legion (2017–2019). This series is based on a Marvel comic book character.
Hawley will also create, write, direct, and produce Alien: Earth. This new series is based on the popular film series. It is set to premiere on FX on August 12, 2025.
Noah Hawley's Film Work
Noah Hawley wrote the original script for the movie The Alibi (2006).
In 2016, his production company, 26 Keys, made a deal with 20th Century Fox to create films.
In 2019, he directed his first full-length movie, Lucy in the Sky. This drama film stars Natalie Portman as an astronaut. It was made for Fox Searchlight.
In November 2019, it was announced that Hawley would write and direct the fourth movie in the new Star Trek series. He finished the script in September 2020. This movie would have featured a new crew but still be set in the same universe. However, the project was canceled in late November 2020.
Noah Hawley's Personal Life
Noah Hawley is married to Kyle, and they have two children. They divide their time between Los Angeles and Austin, Texas. As mentioned, Noah's brother, Alexi Hawley, is also a writer and producer.
Noah Hawley's Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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| 2006 | The Alibi | No | Yes | No |
| 2019 | Lucy in the Sky | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
Creator | Notes |
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| 2005–2008 | Bones | No | Yes | Yes | No | Writer (6 episodes) Also co-producer (14 episodes) |
| 2009 | The Unusuals | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3 episodes Also composer |
| 2010 | My Generation | No | Yes | Yes | Developer | 2 episodes |
| 2014–2024 | Fargo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Director (6 episodes) Writer (48 episodes) |
| 2017–2019 | Legion | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Director (3 episodes) Writer (19 episodes) |
| 2025 | Alien: Earth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Awards and Nominations for Noah Hawley
Noah Hawley's work has been recognized with many awards and nominations. Here are some of the most notable ones:
- Primetime Emmy Awards:
- In 2014, Fargo (season one) was nominated for Outstanding Limited Series.
- In 2016, Fargo (season two) was nominated for Outstanding Limited Series.
- In 2017, Fargo (season three) was nominated for Outstanding Limited Series.
- In 2024, Fargo (season five) was nominated for Outstanding Limited Series.
- Producers Guild of America Awards:
- In 2014, Fargo (season one) won the award for Best Long-Form Television.
- In 2015, Fargo (season two) won the award for Best Long-Form Television.
- Writers Guild of America Awards:
- In 2015, Fargo (season one) won the award for Long Form – Adaptation.
Published Works by Noah Hawley
- A Conspiracy of Tall Men (1998)
- Other People's Weddings (2004)
- The Punch (2008)
- The Good Father (2012)
- Before the Fall (2016)
- Anthem (2022)
- Fargo: This Is a True Story (2019)
See also
In Spanish: Noah Hawley para niños
