Laroyce Hawkins was born in Harvey, Illinois, on 4 May 1988. He is an actor, stand-up comedy, musician, and spoken word artist best known for his role as Officer Kevin Atwater on the famous NBC television series “Chicago P.D.” He has also appeared in crossovers with “Chicago Fire” the same character.
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Early Life
Laroyce grew up in Harvey, a south Chicago suburb. He was primarily reared by his grandparents, whom he credits with shaping his life alongside his brothers until 13. He attended Thornton High School in Harvey, founded in 1988, and has a predominantly African American student body, with many of its graduates pursuing careers in the performing arts and sports. During his time at the university, he demonstrated sufficient athletic skill to gain a seat on the basketball team, despite his dissatisfaction with the decision at the time of the selection. He left a year later to become a member of the speech team. He went on to become a two-time state champion in comic speech writing, earning him honors from the Illinois High Speech Association in the process.
Profession
He also won his first professional acting part as a student, playing Art Baker in “The Express; The Ernie Davis Story,” based on Robert C. Gallagher’s book “Ernie Davis: The Elmira Express.” It chronicles the life of the titular figure, a Syracuse University American Football player who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961 amid racial tensions at the time. The film earned positive reviews but tanked at the box office, losing money. After graduation, he began looking for additional acting opportunities, starting with a cameo role on the show “Detroit 1-8-7.”
Personal Life
Little is known about his romantic relationships in terms of his personal life. He has not revealed much about this element of his life. However, he has shared images of himself with a youngster. Although it is unknown whether he is married, some sources think he is a single father. He enjoys working out and being in shape, all the more so now that his career on television requires it. He is also close pals with a number of his co-stars on “Chicago P.D.”
Social Media Account
He is highly active online via social media profiles and several other actors. He maintains an Instagram account with over 275,000 followers, where he promotes his work and shares behind-the-scenes photographs and films. He occasionally provides his followers with glimpses into his life away from performing, such as images of him out with his son. He also maintains a Facebook page with nearly 40,000 followers, where he shares behind-the-scenes photos from his work on “Chicago P.D.” and demonstrates his friendship with his fellow cast members. He also has a Twitter account with about 70,000 followers, which he uses to advertise his events and current projects.
Net Worth
According to trusted sources, she has a net worth of over $400,000, which she gained primarily through a successful acting career.