Martin Lawrence

Name: Martin Lawrence
Date of Birth: April 16, 1965
Place of Birth: Frankfurt, Germany

Mini-bio: Lawrence moved to California and found his way to the legendary Kings Wood comedy club. Shortly after appearing at the Wood, he won a performance spot on Star Search, a popular show in the United Stat...( read more)

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Martin Lawrence mini-bio: Lawrence moved to California and found his way to the legendary Kings Wood comedy club. Shortly after appearing at the Wood, he won a performance spot on Star Search, a popular show in the United States. He did well on the show and made it to the final round before ultimately losing. However, executives at Columbia TriStar Television saw Martin's performance and offered him an appearance on the television sitcom What's Happening Now!!; this was his first acting job. Following What's Happening Now!!, Martin had bit parts in various films and television roles before entertainment mogul Russell Simmons personally selected him to host the groundbreaking series Def Comedy Jam on HBO. Def Comedy Jam gave many comedians (including Chris Tucker, Steve Harvey and Cedric The Entertainer) mainstream exposure.

Around the same time he was cast in the Def Comedy Jam role, Martin appeared in his own sitcom, the hit series Martin, which aired on Fox. The show ran from 1992 to 1997 and was considered a success. Lawrence also hosted Saturday Night Live on February 19, 1994, where he made crude remarks on women's genitalia and personal hygiene. The monologue was later completely edited out of reruns and syndicated versions. As a result, Martin was banned from the show for life. After Martin ended its run, Lawrence worked on many film projects. He starred or co-starred in many movies alongside such talents as Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, and Tim Robbins. Many of his films were blockbusters (including Bad Boys (1995) and Big Momma's House (2000) and his salary increased dramatically to over $10 million per role. He continues to work in film, with his new movie Big Momma's House 2 (2006) opening #1 at the North American box office in late January, grossing almost $28 million its first weekend.

Martin was once engaged to actress Lark Voorhies from "Saved By The Bell". Martin married Patricia Southall, a former Miss Virginia winner in 1995 January. They divorced in September 1996. Martin has a daughter named Jasmine Page with Patricia who was born on January 15, 1996. Martin also has two other daughters born in 2001 and 2003.

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Eye color: Deep Brown

Height: 5 ft 7 in (170cm)

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Education: Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Family: Patricia Southhall (ex-wife), Rae Proctor (brother)

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Other: Agents discovered him on "Star Search"

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ptnicul

DA ESTI O DULCE ,O FETITA CHIAR FOARTE F. DRAGUTA SI SUPER DE SIMPATICA .TOATA STIMA,RESPECTUL SI ADMIRATIA MEA.-NICU (pt_nicul@yahoo .com )

posted 14 days ago
cookiesncream43

Now this man Martin is a very funny and talented guy. He played in a lot of movies. From Big Momma I & II, to Bad Boys I & II, and a TV series that lasted a long long time. Martin 's got it going on. This man is so dag gum funny. I can never stop laughing when this man gets started. I'll be looking for the next flick from him soon.

posted 49 days ago
sueclose1

i love this show its so funny its good how they make them up 2 look so fat and ugly its great lol

posted 59 days ago
zezo037

hey realy i like all moveis for martine

posted 111 days ago
SpeedRacer824

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YOU ROCK MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I LOVE THE MOVIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted 117 days ago
Jcforlife

yo sup martini love u in bad boyz ur well funny u nd will smith r a gd team cya later

posted 120 days ago
goldentreasure98

hey martin ur so funny i hope u make another movie

posted 129 days ago
barbydoll58

i like big mom.by barbara

posted 141 days ago
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Hey Martin um what happen to the show call Martin with SHANANA

posted 144 days ago