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Corey Hawkins
Also known as:Corey Antonio Hawkins
Occupation:Actor
Born:October 22, 1988
Birthplace:Washington, U.S.A.
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Corey Antonio Hawkins is an American actor who is best known for his role as Heath on the horror TV drama The Walking Dead. He rose to fame though for his portrayal of Dr. Dre in the 2015 biopic and multiple award winning film, Straight Outta Compton. He made his debut in the war thriller Allegiance (2012). Hawkins has also taken the reigns from 24 veteran, Kiefer Sutherland, who was synonymous with playing Jack Bauer on the long-running TV show. The new 24 spinoff from FOX is named 24: Legacy. His other acting credits include movies such as Iron Man 3 (2013), Non-Stop (2014) and Romeo and Juliet (2014). Hawkins also stars in Jordan Vogt-Roberts’ Kong: Skull Island (2017). The movie has Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson and Brie Larson in the lead.
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter
The Color Purple
In the Heights
6 Underground
Kong: Skull Island
Straight Outta Compton
Romeo and Juliet
Iron Man 3
Allegiance

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  • After being cast as Harpo, Corey Hawkins asked producer Scott Sanders to consider Danielle Brooks, his former Juilliard classmate, to play Sofia. She enacted the role of Sofia in the 2015 Broadway musical revival of The Color Purple as well.