Corey Hawkins is an Emmy and Tony Award-nominated actor recognized for his impactful performances across film, television, and theater. After his breakthrough performance as Dr. Dre in the 2015 biographical film Straight Outta Compton, which garnered over $201 million at the box office and earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Corey Hawkins quickly became a formidable presence across film, television, and theater. A graduate of The Juilliard School’s prestigious drama division ‘Group 40’, where he received the John Houseman Award for excellence in classical theater, Hawkins honed his craft with Off-Broadway roles and television guest appearances.

The following year, he starred in the musical film In the Heights (2021) and delivered a memorable performance in Joel Coen’s cinematic adaptation of The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). Corey Hawkins continued his theatrical success, returning to Broadway in 2022 for a celebrated run in Topdog/Underdog, securing his second Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. His recent film credits include The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) and the highly anticipated 2023 film adaptation of The Color Purple, where he captivated audiences as Harpo Johnson. An Emmy and Tony Award-nominated actor, Hawkins consistently showcases his versatility and profound dramatic range across every medium.