Corey Hawkins

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Characters played by Corey Hawkins

Houston Brooks — Kong: Skull Island (2017)

Seismologist developing Hollow Earth mapping tech.

Navy Op — Iron Man 3 (2013)

Navy operative on a mission.

Kwame Ture — BlacKkKlansman (2018)

A prominent national civil rights leader and speaker at a Colorado Springs rally. His presence draws the attention of undercover officer Stallworth and triggers a racist confrontation with a local police officer, highlighting the era's racial tensions.

Benny — In the Heights (2021)

Kevin's taxi company employee and Usnavi's best friend. He provides emotional support to Nina and commits to a long-distance relationship with her, promising to join her at Stanford.

Eric Carter — 24: Legacy (2017)

An ex-United States Army Ranger Sergeant who led a mission to eliminate terrorist leader Sheikh Ibrahim bin-Khalid. After returning to the United States, he becomes a target because a squad mate stole a flash drive containing sleeper-cell information, prompting him to seek CTU's help to survive and stop attacks.

Harpo — The Color Purple (2023)

Harpo is Mister's son and Sofia's husband. He builds a house for Sofia, but struggles with expectations that he should dominate her. Influenced by Celie's harmful advice, he beats Sofia and loses her. He later turns the house into a juke joint, where conflicts involving Sofia, Squeak, and Shug unfold.

Avery — The Piano Lesson (2024)

A local preacher and Berniece's boyfriend who attempts to perform an exorcism to remove the haunting, but ultimately recognizes the spiritual power of the piano and ancestral tradition.

Clemens — The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)

A Cambridge graduate and ship doctor who joins the Demeter's crew. He treats Anna, investigates the creature's attacks, survives the voyage, and vows to hunt Dracula after seeing him in London.

Macduff — The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

A nobleman who discovers Duncan's murder, survives Macbeth's purge by fleeing to England, and ultimately kills Macbeth in a duel to avenge his family and restore Scotland.

Seven — 6 Underground (2019)

Former Delta Force sniper with survivor guilt who fakes his suicide to join the squad. Refuses to abandon teammates, saving Four in Hong Kong. Travels to New York with One.

Dr. Dre — Straight Outta Compton (2015)

Dr. Dre is a struggling young musician who persuades Eazy-E to fund Ruthless Records and becomes N.W.A.’s producer. He later leaves the group, forms Death Row Records with Suge Knight, works with Snoop Dogg and Tupac, and ultimately builds Aftermath Entertainment and a successful entrepreneurial career.

Charles Blakey — The Man in My Basement (2025)

Charles Blakey is an unemployed man in serious financial trouble, living alone in his family home and facing foreclosure. Although he resists renting part of the house, he accepts Anniston Bennett's large payment and lets him occupy the basement, where Anniston's questions and secrets force Charles to confront his isolation and past.

Career Overview

Corey Hawkins has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 2010. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently MonsterVerse with 1 titles. Signature works include The Odyssey, Kong: Skull Island, Crime 101. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
32
Birth Date
1988-10-22
Birth Place
Arlington, Texas, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q20740941), public domain (CC0).