LaRoyce Hawkins
| LaRoyce Hawkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 4, 1988. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Laroyce Hawkins |
| Occupation | actor |
| Home town | Harvey, Illinois |
LaRoyce Hawkins is an American actor, stand-up comic, spoken word[1] artist, and musician. He is currently cast as Officer Kevin Atwater in NBC's Chicago P.D. and has a minor recurring role on the crossover show Chicago Fire.[2]
Early life
Hawkins grew up in the Chicago suburbs, graduating from Thornton Township High School in 2006. He played basketball and was a state champion on the speech team. He studied acting at Illinois State University.[2][3]
Career
He began his career in college, doing standup comedy and open mic nights. He auditioned for and landed a part as a supporting role in The Express, so he took a year and a half off of school to film.[4] He has been featured in several stage plays at various theaters around Chicago and made an appearance in Tyler Perry's House of Payne.[1]
Personal life
Hawkins has a brother who began attending Illinois State University in 2014, and who is also planning on majoring in acting.[4]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Express | Art Baker | |
Shorts
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Reflection | Royce | |
| 2013 | Google Me Love | Austin | |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Detroit 1-8-7[5] | Dorcey Gamble | Episode: Ice Man/Malibu |
| 2012 | Underemployed | Episode: The Gig | |
| 2013–present | Chicago Fire | Officer Kevin Atwater | Recurring role (7 episodes) |
| 2014–present | Chicago P.D. | Officer Kevin Atwater | Main role |
References
- 1 2 "LaRoyce Hawkins". NBC. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- 1 2 Rackl, Lori. "Harvey actor LaRoyce Hawkins brings local flavor to ‘Chicago Fire’ spinoff". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ Stroner, Kayla. "ISU alumni, LaRoyce Hawkins, stars in new NBC show". vidette online. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- 1 2 Denham, Ryan. "Former Redbird stars on new NBC show Chicago P.D.". Stateside. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ↑ "LaRoyce Hawkins of Chicago P.D.". Redeye. Retrieved 11 April 2014.