Joel Ridge Hawkinson
Acting
Biography
Joel Ridge Hawkinson was born in Newport Beach, California on April 26, 2000. The youngest of 3 children, Joel learned early how to get and keep attention on himself. According to his mom and dad, he was born an entertainer. From the time they can remember, he would perform for anyone that would take the time to watch. At the early age of 3 his family moved to a small town north of San Antonio, TX. At age 5 Joel started school where it was obvious he had been blessed with exceptional memorization skills. After turning 11, Joel Ridge knew he wanted to act. Joel's mom signed him up for acting lessons at a nearby studio where he quickly excelled. He soon was requested to audition for a film in the Houston area which he was cast. Since then he has grown his resume landing numerous roles, on the big screen, TV as well as in theatre. Joel recognizes the importance to continue studying his art with the best talent coaches our industry has to offer.
Known For
Real Stories of Christ is a series that follows the journey of a young Pastor as he encounters challenges faced by his church family, and through his faith, shows that God is always in control.
Real Stories with Christ
STREET STORIES is a hard-hitting, entertaining, dramatic episodic film series that focuses on the travails, temptations, trauma and triumphs of people who are trying to make it in this tough and difficult world. People just like you and me. We have undertaken the task of developing STREET STORIES episodes in order to shine a light on many of the moral dilemmas we all encounter. All of our episodes are true-to-life; which means we portray the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly, success and failure, life and death. Sometimes our treatment is raw and biting. Sometimes it's friendly and humorous. Just like life. These 6 PRE-episodes are the 1st generation of STREET STORIES, to get you familiar with most of the main characters. We will be adding many more episodes throughout the foreseeable future for your entertainment and inspiration.
Street Stories
The love story of Chase and Scarlett is abruptly ended when Scarlett is diagnosed with cancer. Mia, next door, is pregnant and in an abusive marriage. The lives of Scarlett, Chase and Mia become intertwined with a surprise twist at the end.
Scarlett
A bereaved man copes with a burdensome past and realizes he is inextricably linked to it.
Putting the Dog to Sleep
A team of misfit kids playing at a baseball park are caught in a meteorite strike that burns the fields, leaving them unharmed but believing they are endowed with special powers.
Fields Afire
Abandoning his conservative upbringing, a young man runs wild at college. When he hits bottom, deliverance comes through a young woman who draws him home to the truth and the path to real joy in life.