Robert Hawke is an alumnus of The Second City National Touring Company. His television work includes appearances on the CBC-TV series SketchCom, as well as work on Traders and Total Recall.

Robert contributes to the Comedy Network Series Odd Job Jack and co-created and performed in the successful one man show The Surreal Detective Vs. John Nothing. Robert's book Chicken Soup For The Sole: Stories To Dampen The Heart and Piss Off The Spirit is slated for publication this summer.

Robert is one half of the prolific and award winning comedy duo Fast & Dirty which has garnered him and his performance partner praise for their work in radio, television and for their critically acclaimed CD.

Robert shared in a Gemini nomination for his work on SketchCom and was a co-recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award.