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Screamin' Jay Hawkins (1929–2000)

Soundtrack | Actor | Composer

Screamin' Jay Hawkins was best known for his song "I Put a Spell On You, " which he recorded on the Okeh label in 1956 and which helped win him cult status in the United States, Europe and Japan. He had originally planned the tune as a ballad, but after a night of heavy drinking he tried again--screaming... See full bio »

Born:

Jalacy J. Hawkins
in Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Died:

(age 70) in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Still of Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Cinqué Lee in Mystery Train
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2012 Tomorrow You're Gone (writer: "I Hear Voices" / as Jay Hawkins / performer: "I Hear Voices")
 
2012 The Voice (TV series)
– The Blind Auditions, Part 2 (2012) (writer: "I Put a Spell on You")
 
2012 Metal Evolution (TV series documentary)
– Shock Rock (2012) (performer: "I Put A Spell On You")
 
2012 El miedo de Fer (short) (performer: "I Put a Spell On You")
 
2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
– Episode #19.136 (2011) (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" - uncredited)
 
2010 Conan (TV series)
– Zeus Was Framed (2010) (writer: "I Put a Spell On You" - uncredited)
 
2010 Live from Studio Five (TV series)
– Episode #1.115 (2010) (writer: "I Put a Spell on You")
 
2009 Fame (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" / as Jay Hawkins)
 
2009 True Blood (TV series)
– Frenzy (2009) (performer: "Frenzy" - uncredited)
 
2009 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
– Round Ten: Final Results (2009) (writer: "I Put a Spell On You" - uncredited)
 
2008 Das Wunder von Wien (TV movie) (performer: "I Put A Spell On You" - uncredited)
 
2007/I Crazy Love (documentary) (writer: "I Put A Spell On You" / performer: "I Put A Spell On You")
 
2007 Perfect Stranger (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" / as Jay Hawkins)
 
2007 America the Beautiful (documentary) (writer: "I Put A Spell On You")
 
2006 The King of Queens (TV series)
– Knee Jerk (2006) (performer: "I Put a Spell on You")
 
2005 Kinky Boots (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" 1956 / as Jay Hawkins)
 
2005 Just Like Heaven (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" / as Jay Hawkins / performer: "I Put a Spell on You")
 
2005 The Ballad of Jack and Rose (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" 1956 / as Jay Hawkins)
 
2004 A Dirty Shame (writer: "Moanin'" / performer: "Moanin'")
 
2004 Riding Giants (documentary) (performer: "Makaha Waves")
 
2003 The Simpsons (TV series)
– I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can (2003) (writer: "I Put a Spell on You")
 
2002 Yadon ilaheyya ("I Put a Spell on You")
 
2000 Angels of the Universe (writer: "I Put a Spell On You")
 
1999 It's Like, You Know... (TV series)
– Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1999) ("I Put A Spell On You" - uncredited)
 
1999 Holy Smoke ("I Put a Spell on You" / as J. Hawkins)
 
1999 American Virgin (performer: "Heart Attack and Wine")
 
1998 Judas Kiss (performer: "Strange")
 
1997 Lost Highway (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" / as Jay Hawkins)
 
1995 Blood & Donuts (writer: "I Put A Spell On You" / as Jay Hawkins / performer: "I Put A Spell On You")
 
1995 The X-Files (TV series)
– Humbug (1995) (performer: "Frenzy" - uncredited)
 
1994 Witch Hunt (TV movie) (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" / as Jalacy Hawkins)
 
1994 Natural Born Killers (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" / as Jay Hawkins)
 
1993 Isoäiti helvetistä (writer: "Sun tahdon tietävän I Put A Spell on You")
 
1990 Night Angel (performer: "SIRENS BURNIN'")
 
1988 Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (writer: "I Put a Spell on You" / as Jay Hawkins)
 
1988 Two Moon Junction (writer: "Dig" / performer: "Dig")
 
1984 Stranger Than Paradise (performer: "I Put a Spell on You" / "I Put a Spell on You" / as Jay Hawkins)
 
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1999 Peut-être
 
1997 Perdita Durango
Adolfo
 
1989 Mystery Train
Night Clerk (segment "Far From Yokohama")
 
1988 Two Moon Junction
Blues Club Singer
 
Show ShowComposer (2 titles)
2001 Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me (documentary)
 
1966 Day Tripper (short)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2001 Screamin' Jay Hawkins: I Put a Spell on Me (documentary)
Himself
 
1991 A Rage in Harlem
Himself
 
1990 Sunday Night (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.15 (1990) … Himself
 
1986 Joey
Himself
 
1978 American Hot Wax
Himself
 
1965 Thank Your Lucky Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.23 (1965) … Himself
 
1965 Gadzooks! It's All Happening (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (1965) … Himself
 
1957 Mister Rock and Roll
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2001 Cutting Edge (TV series documentary)
 
1994 De Serge Gainsbourg à Gainsbarre de 1958 - 1991 (video documentary)
(segment "Constipation Blues")
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1991) Album: "From Grand and Gotham" See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Interview  | 2 Articles  | See more »

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I went through two wars, WWII and the Korean War, and I'm still here. I got more marks on my body than the average crossword puzzle from knives, bombs, bullets, and being cut in half by a Japanese colonel in a prisoner of war camp. See more »

Trivia:

Mentioned in the song "Life Is a Rock But the Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion. See more »

Trademark:

Performed in quasi-voodoo attire See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer