Corey Hawkins, a talented American actor, was born on October 22, 1988, in Washington, D.C. He is perhaps best recognized for his captivating portrayal of Dr. Dre in the 2015 biopic film Straight Outta Compton.
Hawkins' early life and education took place in his birthplace, where he attended the prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts. He later went on to graduate from the Juilliard School in New York City, a member of the Drama Division's Group 40.
During his time at Juilliard, Hawkins received the esteemed John Houseman Award for excellence in classical theatre, a testament to his outstanding performance skills. Upon graduation, he began his professional career, starring Off-Broadway and guest starring on television.
Hawkins' early film credits include a brief role in Marvel Studios' Iron Man 3 and a starring role opposite Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore in Universal Pictures' action-thriller Non-Stop.
In 2013, Hawkins made his Broadway debut as Tybalt in the revival of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The following year, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Hawkins would join the cast of AMC's The Walking Dead as Heath, a key character from Robert Kirkman's comic series.
In 2015, Hawkins played Dr. Dre in the biopic Straight Outta Compton, from Universal Pictures, which was theatrically released on August 14, 2015. He has also been cast in Kong: Skull Island, alongside Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Tom Hiddleston.
Throughout his career, Hawkins has demonstrated his versatility and talent, taking on a wide range of roles in both film and theatre.
