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LaRoyce Hawkins is an actor, comedian, poet, speaker, and musician. Best known for starring in the NBC hits CHICAGO FIRE and its spinoff CHICAGO JUSTICE. He currently stars as ‘Kevin Atwater’ in CHICAGO P.D. now renewed for its 14th season, and received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and NAMIC Vision Award in the Best Performance Drama category in 2021. He frequently crosses over to star in CHICAGO MED, now renewed for its 12th season.

He recently starred in Marvel's IRONHEART (2025) on Disney+ as 'Gary Williams,' BET+ film NORTH OF THE 10 (2022), and film BEYOND THE LIKES (2024). Other recent roles include HBO Max comedy SOUTH SIDE as ‘Michael ‘Shaw’ Owens’, and BET+ film NORTH OF THE 10.

He landed his first major role playing 'Art Baker' in the major motion picture THE EXPRESS. From there he made powerful television appearances on such series as HOUSE OF PAYNE, DETROIT 187, and UNDEREMPLOYED. Film credits include THE KILLING OF KENNETH CHAMBERLAIN, HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL, and CANAL STREET.

He has hosted events at the Museum of Science and Industry and the Allstate Arena, and is known for creating an energetic and fun environment. Amongst hosting, his many other talents include stand-up poetry/spoken word and music.  He created purpose-driven apparel brand and initiative Be Powerful, and works with different charities to foster a spirit of collaboration between nonprofits. In his free time, he has partnered with the youth empowerment event We Day, Covenant House, and Salvation Army. He also serves as the ambassador for the program Kicks 4 the City, supplying the inner-city youths with on-trend sneakers.

Born and raised in Harvey Illinois in the Chicago South Suburbs. He was raised by his mother Leah Bradley and his father Leonard Hawkins.

LaRoyce attended Thornton High School where he first became interested in acting and stand-up comedy. He attended Illinois State University on a full tuition scholarship where he majored in Acting.

He currently resides in Chicago.