Actor

Corey Hawkins: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 14
on screen: 2015–2026
box office: $1.07B
nomination: 1
average score: 71

Born: October 22, 1988 (age 37)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., U.S.
Full name: Corey Antonio Hawkins
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 2011-present

Known for

The Best Corey Hawkins Movies

The highest-rated films Corey Hawkins is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. BlacKkKlansman (2018) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Corey Hawkins's Career in Numbers

Corey Hawkins's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Corey Hawkins works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Straight Outta Compton (2015) to Crime 101 (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Corey Hawkins Movies by Decade

2010s 5
2020s 8

The 2020s were Corey Hawkins's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Corey Hawkins Movies by Genre

Drama 4
Biography 3
Crime 2
Action 2
Mystery 1
Fantasy 1

Drama is the genre Corey Hawkins has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of biography (3).

Corey Hawkins Career Milestones

First film: Straight Outta Compton 2015
Biggest box office hit: Kong: Skull Island $569M worldwide
Best-rated film: BlacKkKlansman Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film: Crime 101 2026

14 credits

Corey Hawkins Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Corey Hawkins is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 71. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Corey Hawkins Movies as an Actor

Corey Hawkins in Documentaries & Specials

2023 Oprah & The Color Purple Journey as Self · Documentary

1 nomination

Corey Hawkins: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Corey Hawkins: Nominated Outstanding Cast The Color Purple

Biography

Who Is Corey Hawkins?

Corey Hawkins was born in Washington, D.C., U.S. in 1988 and is 37 years old. Credited on films since 2015, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Corey Antonio Hawkins, an American actor born on October 22, 1988, in Washington, D.C., stepped into the limelight with his outstanding performances in various film, television, and theatre projects. Starting his career in 2011, Hawkins made a name for himself through his role in the TV series The Walking Dead (2015–2016) and his disparaging portrayal of Dr. Dre in the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, leading to a nomination for the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award. Hawkins continued to impress on Broadway with his performances in Six Degrees of Separation (2017) and Topdog/Underdog (2022), earning Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Play.

Beyond this, Hawkins caught additional attention with his work in the Fox network series 24: Legacy (2017), Jordan Vogt-Roberts' Kong: Skull Island, and Spike Lee's sharp-humored biographical film BlacKkKlansman (2018), which earned him a second nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. Acknowledging his diverse talent, the Primetime Emmy Awards nominated Hawkins for his enlightening portrayal of Paul in the Quibi series, Survive (2020). Among his other remarkable performances are roles in Michael Bay's 6 Underground (2019), Jon M. Chu's In the Heights (2021), and Joel Coen's 2021 historical thriller film The Tragedy of Macbeth. He is set to star in the 2023 film adaptation of The Color Purple.

Works with

Who Corey Hawkins Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Corey Hawkins shares the most films with. Vanessa Redgrave comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Paulino Nunes (2).

FAQ

Corey Hawkins: Questions & Answers

How many movies Corey Hawkins has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Corey Hawkins been in?

Corey Hawkins is credited on 14 films, from 2015 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Corey Hawkins's highest-grossing movie?

Kong: Skull Island (2017) is Corey Hawkins's biggest box office hit, with $569M worldwide, ahead of Straight Outta Compton (2015) ($202M). Across every film with box office figures, Corey Hawkins's movies have made $1.07B.

Corey Hawkins's biggest hits

What is the best Corey Hawkins movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Corey Hawkins's best-rated film is BlacKkKlansman (2018) with a score of 90, followed by In the Heights (2021) (84).

Best Corey Hawkins movies, ranked

Has Corey Hawkins won an Oscar?

Corey Hawkins has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Corey Hawkins has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Corey Hawkins?

Corey Hawkins is 37 years old, born on October 22, 1988 in Washington, D.C., U.S..

What is Corey Hawkins's newest movie?

The most recent film on Corey Hawkins's filmography is Crime 101 (2026), in the role of Tillman.

Who does Corey Hawkins work with most often?

Corey Hawkins shares the most films with Vanessa Redgrave (2 films), Paulino Nunes (2 films) and Sergio Di Zio (2 films).

The Best Corey Hawkins Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.

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