John Hawkes was born on September 11, 1959 in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was popularly known for his portrayal of Bugsy in The Perfect Storm. Previously, he appeared on movies like Miami Vice, Identity, The Moguls, Buttlerman and From Dusk Till Dawn. Ultimately, he became part of the television series Deadwood as Sol Star. Sol Star is the best friend of Seth Bullock. He is also his partner in the hardware business. Previously, he formed a relationship with Trixie.