Kim Hawthorne '90
Vancouver, B.C., Canada

TV/film/theatre actress known for her role as Theo in Jeremiah and lawyer Belinda Keefer in All My Children, as well as starring in Cy Coleman's Broadway musical, The Life, the movie Along Came a Spider, and most recently on the big screen in The Chronicles of Riddick

On career: “Currently I am in Los Angeles shooting a pilot for HBO. When that wraps, I will be co-starring in an independent MGM movie called Harvest Moon. I feel extremely blessed and fortunate to be getting paid to do what I love. I've even had the opportunity to work with actors whose work I respect and admire such as Morgan Freeman, Carroll O'Connor, and Dame Judi Dench.”

On family: “My biggest accomplishment so far has got to be motherhood. My son is the light of my world and has really put everything into perspective for me. I've always been a focused person, but having my son has made me want to live my life as fearlessly as possible. It's what I want for him so I have to walk the walk. I want him to witness me being the best I can be every day.”

On BSC: “The experience at BSC taught me to start what you finish, don't let the lack of money stop you from pursuing something you want, and to take myself seriously. The excellent training I received continues to be a foundation for me out here in the real world as I work as a professional actor.”

On favorite professors and others at BSC: “Some professors who challenged and inspired me were Pat (former adjunct theatre professor) and Michael Flowers, Karen Drews (former theatre professor), and Mildred Allen (voice professor). Mrs. Ammons (Ruth Ammons Henry), my dance instructor,

embarrassed me in front of the entire jazz class when she told me I'd go a lot further in life if I took myself seriously. She was right. I'd also like to mention my classmate, Effie Johnson, who let me crash on her couch when I moved to New York City and was living out of a suitcase. And, Mrs. Octavia, who worked in the BSC cafeteria and who bought me a pair of new boots when I was literally walking out of the ones I was wearing. And thanks go to all my friends for letting me borrow punches from your meal tickets when mine ran out. And Dr. (Neal) Berte (former president) who was always in my corner encouraging me to be the best I could be because he believed in my potential. His constant wishes of continued success have come to fruition and helped me to stay focused on the light at the end of the tunnel.”

LH