LaRoyce Hawkins Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree
• Started out in the role of Art Baker in the 2008 film "The Express․"
• Quote: "Where I'm from, Harvey [Chicago] specifically, cops don't have the best rep․ It's pretty dope to play a character that's very positive and treats people the way they should be treated․"
• Was cast in the role of Officer Atwater in "Chicago PD," a continuation of his role in "Chicago Fire․"
• Appeared in stage productions of "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," and "Hoodoo Love․"
• Is also a stand-up comedian and spoken-word artist and musician
• Was in the 2011 short film "Reflection" and the 2013 short film "Google Me Love․"
• Once got free fries from a McDonald's while he was wearing his uniform from "Chicago Fire․"