Mykel Hawke, a highly accomplished individual, embarked on a media career after serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces, where he held various roles, including Medic, Communicator, Intelligence Operator, and Combat Commander, and was proficient in seven languages.
Following his military service, Hawke started a medical company providing care in war zones and later created a tourism business teaching outdoor skills to children. His Costa Rica school caught the attention of Road Rules in 1998, and he was asked to help with production and later play dual roles as a good guy teacher and a bad guy body snatcher.
This positive experience led to Hawke's involvement in more media projects, and he eventually became a producer for ABC. After serving two years on combat orders, Captain Hawke was released from duty and leveraged his raised media profile to become a subject matter expert on several shows.
As his profile grew, Hawke was asked to take on more talent-based roles, and he went on to create and produce numerous hit shows, including Man Woman Wild, One Man Army, Lost Survivors, and Elite Tactical Unit. Throughout his career, he has appeared in over 50 shows, eight series, and one film, and has written a dozen books and developed dozens of survival products.
In addition to his media endeavors, Hawke is committed to supporting various charitable causes, including those that benefit combat SOF veterans, underprivileged children, and anti-poaching efforts.
Hawke retired from the U.S. Army Special Forces Command on June 22, 2011, when his third son was born. He is married to TV host Ruth England of the UK and has three sons and two grandchildren. Hawke served in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 2011 and continues to serve the U.S. Government, maintaining his security clearance.
His last combat job was Search & Rescue in Afghanistan, which ended in April 2020. Hawke remains committed to supporting the Special Forces community by working as a consultant for Special Operations Command, a role he has maintained into 2021.
