Biography
Screamin' Jay Hawkins, born Jalacy J. Hawkins, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He is known for his 1956 recording of 'I Put a Spell on You' and for his theatrical stage performances that incorporated macabre props.
Hawkins appeared in several films, including as the Night Clerk in Mystery Train (1989), as a Blues Club Singer in Two Moon Junction (1988), as himself in A Rage in Harlem (1991), as Adolfo in Perdita Durango (1997) and as Chanteur Bouge in Peut-être (1999). He died in 2000.
