Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an African-American comedian, producer, writer, director and actor.
Lawrence did comedy shows in the Washington, D.C., area and supported himself through odd jobs in his early days.
Lawrence moved to New York City and joined the comedy club The Improv.
While at The Improv, Lawrence won a performance spot on Star Search. However, executives at Columbia Pictures Television saw Martin’s performance and offered him the role of Maurice Warfield in What’s Happening Now and has since featured in over 30 films.
In 1999, he lapsed into a coma after collapsing from heat exhaustion while jogging and recovered in the hospital.
Martin Lawrence Movies And TV Shows
Martin Lawrence has starred in several movies and tv shows including Mindcage (2022), Bad Boys for Life (2020), The Beach Bum (2019), Partners (2014), The Soul Man (2014), Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011), Death at a Funeral (2010), Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins (2008), Wild Hogs (2007), Big Momma’s House 2 (2006), Rebound (2005), Bad Boys II (2003), Black Knight (2001), Big Momma’s House (2000), Blue Streak (1999), Nothing to Lose (1997), Martin (1992–1997), A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Bad Boys (1995), Boomerang (1992), House Party (1990), A Little Bit Strange (1989), What’s Happening Now! (1987–1988) and many others.
Martin Lawrence Age
Martin Lawrence is 57 years old as of 2022.
Martin Lawrence Height
Martin Lawrence stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall.
Martin Lawrence Family
Martin Lawrence is the son of John Lawrence and Chlora Lawrence. He is the brother of Rae Proctor, Ursula Lawrence and Robert Lawrence. Martin has three daughters; Jasmine Page Lawrence, Iyanna Faith Lawrence and Amara Trinity Lawrence.
Martin Lawrence Young
Martin Lawrence excelled at boxing during his teen years.
Martin Lawrence Education
Martin Lawrence was educated at Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
Martin Lawrence Instagram
Martin Lawrence is active on Instagram under the username @martinlawrence with 8.7M followers.