On tourLaRoyce Hawkins & Friends at City Winery: St. Louis, Nashville, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago.See the dates →

Actor · Comedian · Poet · Harvey, Illinois

Atwater was the start. Next act now.

For thirteen seasons LaRoyce Hawkins was Officer Kevin Atwater on NBC’s Chicago P.D., and Season 14 brings the farewell. Next: Marvel’s Ironheart, producing and starring in 93 ’Til, his Lifting As We Climb workshop for actors, and Be Powerful, the work he does for Harvey and the South Side. Same city. Bigger stage.

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LaRoyce Hawkins & Friends · City Winery

See LaRoyce Hawkins LIVE in a city near you.

Poetry, comedy, music and a few friends. Five cities, one night each.

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  1. Nov 12Thu · 2026St. LouisCity WineryVenue & tickets
  2. Dec 17Thu · 2026NashvilleCity WineryVenue & tickets
  3. Jan 6Wed · 2027PhiladelphiaCity WineryVenue & tickets
  4. Jan 7Thu · 2027BostonCity WineryVenue & tickets
  5. Apr 19Mon · 2027ChicagoCity WineryVenue & tickets
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What brings you here?

Casting & productions

Film, television and producing. Credits, bio and representation in one place.

  • Thirteen seasons on Chicago P.D.
  • Ironheart, The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain, South Side
  • Producer and lead, 93 ’Til
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Live: stage, mic & podium

Stand-up, spoken word, music, hosting and keynotes for campuses, conferences, galas and brands.

  • 2005 Illinois state champion, Original Comedy
  • Headliner, Actor Empowerment Summit 2025
  • Host: Museum of Science and Industry, Allstate Arena
Put him in the room

Be Powerful

Hood Development, the work in Harvey, the workshop, and the apparel that carries the message.

  • Harvey murals and District 205
  • Kicks 4 the City ambassador
  • Lifting As We Climb workshop
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The story

From Harvey to the 21st District, and back home.

LaRoyce grew up in Harvey, Illinois, and won the state title in Original Comedy at Thornton High School before he could vote. He studied acting at Illinois State University on a full-tuition scholarship and landed his first major film role while still in college, as Art Baker in The Express: The Ernie Davis Story. In 2014 he joined Chicago P.D. as Kevin Atwater, a role that earned him an NAACP Image Award nomination and made him one of Chicago’s own on national television.

Thirteen seasons later he’s staying right here, building what comes next.

13seasons as Officer Kevin Atwater
806Kfollowers on Instagram
2005Illinois state champion, Original Comedy
NAACPImage Award nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
LaRoyce Hawkins laughing, seated in a white T-shirt and camouflage pants

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In his own words

Interviews, poetry and the scenes people still talk about.

25 minGets real on rejection & successSway’s Universe
5 minSpoken word for National Poetry MonthWGN People to People · with Leslé Honoré4 minAtwater can no longer stay quietChicago P.D. · NBC
All interviews & press

Gallery

In the frame

LaRoyce in a black leather jacket and glasses by a window
LaRoyce in tinted glasses under red and blue light
LaRoyce seated on concrete stairs in a dark jacket
LaRoyce holding a basketball on an indoor court

Be Powerful · Hood Development

Heal the block. Harmonize the city. Harvey first.

Hood Development is LaRoyce’s creative campaign for the neighborhoods that raised him: murals in Harvey, work with the District 205 Enrichment Foundation, the AGORA Sneakerball for Kicks 4 the City, and partnerships with WE Day, Covenant House and the Salvation Army.

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LaRoyce in a black hoodie reading The Audacity to Dream