Corey Hawkins Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Wife, Award

Corey Antonio Hawkins also known as Corey Hawkins is a prominent American actor known for his powerful performances in film, television, and theater. He rose to fame portraying Dr. Dre in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton, earning a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

He is also recognized for roles as Heath in The Walking Dead (2015–2016), Eric Carter in 24: Legacy (2016–2017), and Broadway productions including Six Degrees of Separation (2017) and Topdog/Underdog (2022), both earning Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Play.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Corey Antonio Hawkins
• Stage Name: Corey Hawkins
• Born: October 22, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 185 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Hawkins and Monicamarie Hawkins
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Corey Hawkins was born on October 22, 1988, in Washington, D.C., United States. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Hawkins and Monicamarie Hawkins (also listed as Grace Hawkins in some sources), a police officer, as a single parent raising him and his sibling. He grew up with one sister, Isabel Hawkins.

He attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., where he honed his acting skills from a young age. He graduated from the Juilliard School in New York City with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama as part of Group 40, receiving the prestigious John Houseman Award for excellence in classical theater during his fourth year.

His ethnicity is African American, and his religion is Unknown.

Career

Corey Hawkins began his career in theater, making his Broadway debut as Tybalt in the 2013 revival of Romeo and Juliet opposite Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad. He transitioned to screen work with early roles in films and TV, gaining prominence as Dr. Dre in Straight Outta Compton (2015), a breakout performance that showcased his dramatic range.

He appeared as Heath in The Walking Dead (2015–2016), starred as Eric Carter in the 24 spin-off 24: Legacy (2016–2017), and portrayed Major Jack Ridley in Kong: Skull Island (2017).

He featured in BlacKkKlansman (2018) directed by Spike Lee, earning another SAG Award nomination for the cast. Other notable films include The Walking Dead spin-offs, The Rookie (guest), and recent projects. On Broadway, he earned Tony nominations for Six Degrees of Separation and Topdog/Underdog. His career blends classical training with mainstream success in action, drama, and biographical roles.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @chawkins

Personal Life

Corey Hawkins is 37 years old and his height is 185 cm. He is single with no publicly confirmed spouse or long-term partner. No past relationships are widely detailed or publicly known. He has no publicly known children. He maintains a private personal life, focusing on his acting career, theater roots, and family ties, often crediting his mother’s influence and single-parent upbringing for his drive and resilience.

Net Worth

Corey Hawkins‘s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films such as Straight Outta Compton, Kong: Skull Island, BlacKkKlansman, and The Walking Dead franchise; television series including 24: Legacy and recurring or guest appearances; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and high-profile projects; Broadway theater performances; and occasional producing credits across his career in film, TV, and stage.