Hillary Hawkins
Hillary Hawkins is an American actress, singer, voice actress and writer. She introduced shows such as Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder, and Little Bill on TV everyday as Robyn, Host of Nick Jr.[1] She also was a Host for Radio Disney.[2]
Hillary Hawkins | |
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Occupation | Voice Actress, Actress, Singer |
Website | http://www.hillaryhawkins.com |
Career
Early roles
As a child actor, she was Kate on Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark? (The Tale of the Jagged Sign), the singing voice of Vanessa on Nickelodeon's Gullah Gullah Island and Keisha on New York Undercover.[3] Hillary also was Jennifer in a series of Eikaiwa Challenge videos by Berlitz in Japan.[4]
2000s
Hillary Hawkins was Host of Nick Jr.[5] After introducing shows such as Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder and Little Bill on TV everyday as Robyn, Host of Nick Jr., Hillary became a Host for Radio Disney.[6]
2010s
Hillary is actress, screenwriter, producer of Stuck For A Reason, aired on ABC, CBS, NBC & FOX on African American Short Films.[7] Hillary is also actress, screenwriter, producer of A Pill For Two, winner Best Actress Award in a Drama.[8] The film is based on Hawkins' full-length play Jaded The Musical which was produced at The Secret Theatre in 2013 and developed at Scratch Night at Theatre for the New City in 2012. In addition to being playwright, lyricist, composer of Jaded The Musical,[9] Hillary is playwright of Sherri, developed in the Women's Work Project, produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company.[10]
Hillary Hawkins is a voice actress that has been nominated for 3 Voice Arts Awards: Outstanding Audiobook Narration - Teens (2014),[11] Metaphysical Best Voiceover (2015)[12] and Author Performance, Best Voiceover (2018.)[13] From 2013 to 2018, Hillary narrated over 100 audiobooks including "Your Word Is Your Wand" and The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn, "Creative Mind" and Creative Mind And Success" by Ernest Holmes and Feeling is the Secret and At Your Command by Neville Goddard. She also narrated several books of the Bible.[14]
On August 26, 2017, Hillary voiced Annia Antoninus on the conceptual album 20s A Difficult Age by Marcus Orelias.[15] In 2017, Ronimo Games released Awesomenauts Soundtrack - Dizzy Character Theme with vocals by Hillary Hawkins.[16] Voice Actress Hillary performed numerous voiceovers for clients such as Lego, Disney, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Scholastic, ADRA, DCCC, American Red Cross and UNICEF.[17]
In addition to being an actress, Hillary Hawkins is a female martial artist with a black belt in Karate[18]. Actress Martial Artist Hillary Hawkins is the female martial artist in the black karate gi with a black belt striking in the 2017 Star Wars Target Commercial[19].
In 2018, Hillary worked as an ADR Voice Match on the film Acrimony directed by Tyler Perry.[20]
On January 18, 2019, Hillary Hawkins released The Case Files. Hawkins who is the creator, animation writer, director, producer, artist, animator and voice actress for the animated drama series refers to the show as a "Child Protective Series."[21] Hawkins previously worked in Child Protective Services,[22] like the animated character she created named Hope.
On February 7, 2019, Hillary Hawkins released Heart2Heart, an American animated series and cartoon music group that sings children's songs, jazz songs and love songs. Hillary Hawkins is creator, singer, songwriter, composer, director, voice actress, artist and producer of the cartoon musical.[23]
2020s
In 2020, in addition to continuing her work as an international voice actor and New Thought narrator of spiritual self-development books such as Science of Mind, New Thought Theatre, Morning & Evening Thoughts for the Soul, 31 Days of Wisdom and From Passion to Peace, actress singer songwriter Hillary Hawkins released new music and music videos.
April 8, 2020, "Focus on the Good Things" by Christian Music Artist Hillary Hawkins was released as a music video.
April 17, 2020, Protect by Christian Singer Songwriter Hillary Hawkins was released as a music video.
April 28, 2020, Hillary Hawkins who was previously on air talent for WEIB 106.3 Smooth FM released an album "Sweet Dreams"[24]. The album, which includes songs such as "Protect", "Good Sleep Tonight" & "Your Love Is" has been called "easy listening", "soothing", "meditation"[25].
May 12, 2020 the singer songwriter released a music video for "I Picked You", a song from her previous album "Unrequited Love."
May 15, 2020 Hawkins released another music video "Through The River", a jazz and blues song on the album. "Through The River" song was created by Anthony J. Dixon (creator of "Futurology the Musical") & actress singer songwriter Hillary Hawkins who previously starred in "Futurology" Off-Broadway.
May 29, 2020 female Rapper Hillary Hawkins released a single “Where Are The True Christians?”
June 4, 2020 female rapper Hillary Hawkins released music video and single "Black Lives Matter".
Education
Hillary attended Professional Children's School and has a Dual BA in Spanish & Creative Writing from Smith College.[26]
Filmography
Film work
Year | Film | Credited as | ||||
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Actress | Writer | Producer | ADR | Role | ||
1995 | Dead Man Walking | Yes | adr loop group (child voice actor) | |||
2007 | Honeydripper | Yes | adr loop group (voice actress) | |||
2007 | Noise | Yes | adr loop group (voice actress) | |||
2009 | Brooklyn's Finest | Yes | adr loop group (voice actress) | |||
2013 | Endless Summer | Yes | Tracy (lead) | |||
2014 | Stuck For A Reason | Yes | Yes | Yes | Lydia (lead) – aired on African American Short Films | |
2015 | A Pill For Two | Yes | Yes | Yes | Jade (won Best Actress Award)[27] | |
2018 | Acrimony | Yes | adr voice match (voice actress) | |||
2018 | Every Day | Yes | adr loop group (voice actress) |
Television work
Year | Show | Credited as | ||||
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Actress | Writer | Singer | ADR | Role | ||
1994 | Gullah Gullah Island | Yes | Yes | Singing voice of Vanessa | ||
1994 | New York Undercover | Yes | Keesha | |||
1996 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Yes | Kate | |||
2003 | Nick Jr. | Yes | Host (Robyn) | |||
2007 | Damages | Yes | adr loop group voice actor | |||
2015 | African American Short Films | Yes | Yes | Lydia in Stuck for a Reason | ||
2018 | Black Lightning | Yes | adr loop group voice actor | |||
2018 | Luke Cage | Yes | adr loop group voice actor | |||
2019 | The Chi | Yes | adr loop group voice actor |
Video Games
Year | Title | Credited as | |||
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Voice Actor | Singer | Rapper | Role | ||
2017 | Awesomenauts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Dizzy |
Discography
Children's Albums
Let's Imagine A World of Love – Children's Music Singer Songwriter Hillary Hawkins
Heart2Heart Love Songs Vol. 1 – Children's Music Singer Songwriter Producer Composer Hillary Hawkins
Pop albums
Survivor – Pop Singer Songwriter Hillary Hawkins
Unrequited Love – Pop Singer Songwriter Hillary Hawkins
Easy Listening
Sweet Dreams - Easy Listening Singer Songwriter Hillary Hawkins
Christian Hip Hop
Where Are The True Christians? - Christian Hip Hop Artist Hillary Hawkins
Black Lives Matter - Christian Female Rapper Hillary Hawkins
Musical Theater
National Tours
- Seussical The Musical – Sour Kangaroo, Young Kangaroo
- If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books – Grace, Borreguita
Audiobooks
Self Development
- As a Woman Thinketh – Narrator
- At Your Command – Narrator
- Creative Mind – Narrator
- Creative Mind and Success – Narrator
- Feeling Is the Secret – Narrator
- How to Live Life and Love It – Narrator
- New Thought Theatre - Narrator
- Oprah – Narrator
- Out of This World – Narrator
- Science of Mind - Narrator
- The Game of Life and How to Play It – Narrator
- The Secret Door to Success – Narrator
- Your Heart's Desire – Narrator
- Your Word Is Your Wand – Narrator
Religion & Spirituality
- 31 Daily Affirmations Based On The Word of God - To Speak Over Your Life! – Narrator
- 31 Motivational Bible Verses! (31 Bible Verses By Subject Series) – Narrator
- 31 Powerful Prayers Guaranteed To Make Tremendous Power Available and Avail Much – Narrator
- 31 Powerful Prayers Of Thanksgiving - Guaranteed To Always Cause You To Triumph! – Narrator
- Bible Script for Life: Combat Depression with Jesus - Narrator
- Sermons from Hillary & The Holy Spirit: Make Friends With God - Narrator
- Sermons from Hillary & The Holy Spirit: Love Thy Neighbor - Narrator
- The Book of 1 John - King James Version – Narrator
- The Book of Proverbs - King James Version – Narrator
- The Book of Psalms - King James Version – Narrator
- The Book of Revelation - King James Version – Narrator
Kids
- Craig Meets Dave: And Learns About Autism, Bullying and Friendship – Narrator
- If I Were Oprah Winfrey: Little Nia's Dream – Narrator
- If I Were President Barack Obama: Little Hunter's Dream – Narrator
- June Peters, You Will Change The World One Day – Narrator
- Niños Cantando Por Jesus – Narrator
- Niños Cantando Por Jesus: Preparando a los Niños para Alabar y Adorar, Libro 2 – Narrator
- Special Ed Series Book 1 Meet Special Ed: Special Needs, Disabilities, Special Education – Narrator
- Special Ed First Day Of School Book 2: Autism, Blindness – Narrator
- Special Ed First Day Of School Book 3: Deafness, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy – Narrator
- Special Ed First Day of School Book 4: Diabetes, Dyslexia, Spina Bifida – Narrator
- Special Ed First Day Of School Book 5: Cerebral Palsy, Aphasia, ADHD, ADD, Special Needs, Special Education, Disabilities – Narrator
- Special People Special Ways – Narrator
- The Eighth Birthday Wish – Narrator
- Watoto Wakimuimbia Yesu: Kuwaandaa Watoto Kusifu Na Kuabudu (Swahili Edition) – Narrator
- Watoto Wakimuimbia Yesu: Kuwaandaa Watoto Kusifu Na Kuabudu, Kitabu cha 2 – Narrator
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result | Work |
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2018 | Voice Arts Awards | Audiobook Narration - Author Performance, Best Voiceover[28] | Nominated | Molestation Monologues |
2016 | Best Actress Award | Drama[29] | Won | ”A Pill For Two” |
2015 | Voice Arts Awards | Audiobook Narration - Metaphysical, Best Voiceover[30] | Nominated | Your Word Is Your Wand |
2014 | Voice Arts Awards | Outstanding Audiobook Narration - Teens[31] | Nominated | Desert Rice |
References
- "Nick Jr.'s Hawkins" - Broadway World
- Hillary's website
- Hillary Hawkins on IMDb
- Eikaiwa Challenge Video
- Former Nick Jr. Star Hillary Hawkins Launches Motivational Music Video - Broadway World
- Hillary Hawkins Disney Voice
- Former Nick Jr. Star Hillary Hawkins Launches Motivational Music Video - Broadway World
- "A Pill For Two" on IMDb
- Jaded The Musical - Broadway World
- New Perspectives Theatre Company
- sovas 2014 nominees
- Voice Arts Awards Nominees
- Hawkins nominated for Voice Arts Award, Essex News Daily
- Hillary Hawkins on Audible
- Discogs
- Awesomenauts Soundtrack
- Hillary Hawkins Voiceover Brands
- https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-orange-slash-orange/articles/martial-arts-masters-become-professors-while-impacting-youth-with-science
- https://corporate.target.com/article/2017/08/star-wars-force-friday
- Hillary Hawkins on IMDb
- The Case Files
- Broadway World
- Heart2Heart
- https://www.jazziz.com/new-releases/sweet-dreams/
- https://classichiphopmagazine.com/news/2020/5/22/during-these-stressful-times-let-hillary-hawkins-new-album-sooth-you-to-sleep
- Women's Work Project, New Perspectives Theatre Company
- "A Pill For Two" on IMDb
- Hawkins nominated for Voice Arts Award
- "A Pill For Two" on IMDb
- Voice Arts Awards Nominees
- sovas 2014 nominees
External links
- Official website
- Hillary Hawkins on IMDb
- Hillary Hawkins on iTunes
- Hillary Hawkins on Audible
- From Children's Films to Social Issue - YourTodayNews.com
- Nickelodeon Star Hillary Hawkins to Appear in Secret Theatre's JADED THE MUSICAL
- Nick Jr.'s Hawkins Joins 12/10 Ludlow Ladd Concert
- Audiobooks Narrated by Hillary Hawkins