Background
Hawkins grew up in the Chicago suburbs, graduating from Thornton Township High School in 2006.
Hawkins grew up in the Chicago suburbs, graduating from Thornton Township High School in 2006.
He is currently cast as Officer Kevin Atwater in National Broadcasting Company"s Chicago P.D. and has a minor recurring role on the crossover show Chicago Fire. He studied acting at Illinois State University. He began his career in college, doing standup comedy and open mic nights.
He auditioned for and landed a part as a supporting role in The Express, so he took a year and a half off of school to film.
He has been featured in several stage plays at various theaters around Chicago and made an appearance in Tyler Perry"s House of Payne.