LaRoyce Hawkins

Birth Name:

LaRoyce Hawkins

Birth Place:

Harvey, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

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․"
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 cast in the role of Officer Atwater in "Chicago PD," a continuation of his role in "Chicago Fire․"
Once got free fries from a McDonald's while he was wearing his uniform from "Chicago Fire․"
Was in the 2011 short film "Reflection" and the 2013 short film "Google Me Love․"

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