Screamin' Jay Hawkins - Actor Profile

Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
9Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 18, 1929
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Jalacy "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Famed chiefly for his powerful, operatic vocal delivery and wildly theatrical performances of songs such as "I Put a Spell on You" (1956), he sometimes used macabre props onstage, making him an early pioneer of shock rock.

Known For: Acting

Screamin' Jay Hawkins Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Screamin' Jay Hawkins reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Screamin' Jay Hawkins's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Screamin' Jay Hawkins's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mystery Train, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Screamin' Jay Hawkins Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Screamin' Jay Hawkins's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Mystery Train (1989) movie poster
★7.3

Mystery Train: In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a cluele

Mystery Train

1989•Comedy
★6.5
Dance with the Devil (1997) movie poster
★6.5

Dance with the Devil: She's sexy, shameless and loves taking people to their limit. She's a dangerous young woman who dreams about a jaguar th

Dance with the Devil

1997•Action
★6.0
Two Moon Junction (1988) movie poster
★6.0

Two Moon Junction: A young Southern débutante temporarily abandons her posh lifestyle and upcoming, semi-arranged marriage to have a lustfu

Two Moon Junction

1988•Drama
★5.6
American Hot Wax (1978) movie poster
★5.6

American Hot Wax: This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radi

American Hot Wax

1978•Drama
★5.4
A Rage in Harlem (1991) movie poster
★5.4

A Rage in Harlem: A beautiful black gangster's moll flees to Harlem with a trunkload of gold after a shootout, unaware that the rest of th

A Rage in Harlem

1991•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Screamin' Jay Hawkins has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 57 Screaming Kids Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1999 Peut-être Chanteur Bouge Flop Similar →
1997 Dance with the Devil Adolfo Hit Similar →
1991 A Rage in Harlem Self Flop Similar →
1989 Mystery Train Night Clerk Hit Similar →
1988 Two Moon Junction Blues Club Singer Average Similar →
1986 Joey - Flop Similar →
1978 American Hot Wax Self Average Similar →
1957 Mister Rock and Roll Self Flop Similar →

Screamin' Jay Hawkins - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Screamin' Jay Hawkins?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Screamin' Jay Hawkins is "Mystery Train" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Screamin' Jay Hawkins acted in?

Screamin' Jay Hawkins has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Screamin' Jay Hawkins?

Other notable films include "Dance with the Devil", "Two Moon Junction", and "American Hot Wax".

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