Martin Lawrence is a stand-up comedian, producer, and writer of German descent who has worked in the entertainment industry.
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Wiki, Bio, Age, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Who is Martin Lawrence? Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence was born in Frankfurt, Hesse, West Germany, on April 16, 1965. His father, John Lawrence, was a German immigrant who served in the US military, and his mother, Chlora (nee Bailey), worked odd jobs to help support her family. Martin’s family returned to the United States when he was seven years old. His parents split a year later, and he and his five siblings were raised by her single mother. He is also 55 years old and belongs to the Aries zodiac sign. Martin Lawrence is a citizen of the United States of America. He is of Black or African American origins, according to his race. Martin Lawrence attended Fairmont Heights High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and Friendly High School during his primary education. In addition, he studied acting at the Thomas G. Pullen School of Creative and Performing Arts.
Martin Lawrence’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement
What is Martin Lawrence’s Height? He is 5 feet and 7 inches tall (171cm/1.71m) and weighs about 74 kg (163lbs). He also has an average body shape, with dark brown eyes and black hair color.
Martin Lawrence’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Lawrence’s social media pages have a sizable fan base. His Instagram account (@martinlawrence) has 7.9 million followers, and he has 197.1 thousand followers on Twitter (@realmartymar). His Facebook profile, meanwhile, has 12 million likes and 13.7 million followers. In addition, he has a YouTube channel with over 190 thousand subscribers.
Martin Lawrence’s Girlfriend, Marriage & Relationship
Who is Martin Lawrence’s Girlfriend? Martin Lawrence has dated a number of celebrities in the past. From 1993 to 1994, he was married to actress Lark Voorhies. He married Patricia Southall in 1995 after their breakup. On January 15, 1996, this couple welcomed their daughter, Jasmine Lawrence. They divorced a year after their daughter was born. In 2010, he married Shamicka Gibbs as well. Iyanna Faith, born on November 9, 2000, and Amara Trinity, born on August 20, 2002, are the couple’s two daughters. Unfortunately, they split up in 2012 after two years together. Furthermore, in March 2017, this actor married Roberta Moradfar. They’ve remained together.
Martin Lawrence’s Profession & Career
Martin Lawrence made his television debut as Maurice Warfield in the 1987 sitcom “What’s Happening Now!!.” Before 1988, he appeared in 22 series. Similarly, his next role was as a voice actor in the animated cartoon series ‘Kid ‘n Play.’ In 1990, he starred in the TV movie “Hammer, Slammer, and Slade.” He also hosted shows such as ‘Def Comedy Jam’ from 1992 to 1993 and ‘Saturday Night Live from 1994 to 1995. Meanwhile, he made his television debut in the 1992 sitcom “Martin,” in which he portrayed Martin Payne. He starred in the sitcom for 132 episodes until 1997, during which time it became one of the network’s highest-rated series.
In 2010, he went straight into a TV series after that. He worked as an executive producer on the one-year-long series “Love That Girl!” Tatyana Ali, Bresha Webb, Phil Morris, Mark Adair-Rios, Alphonso McAuley, and Peter Oldring were among the cast members. In 2014, he also starred in the film ‘The Soul Man.’ In 2014, he appeared in the series Partners.’ Marcus Jackson was his character, and he appeared in ten episodes.
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When it comes to Martin’s films, his first role as Cee was in the 1989 film “Do the Right Thing.” In the following years, he played Bilal in the films House Party (1990) and ‘House Party 2′ (1991). He also played Tyler Hawkings in the film Boomerang.’ His next project was a stand-up comedy film called “You So Crazy,” which he acted in, made, and wrote in 1994.
In addition, his next film, “Bad Boys,” was a major commercial success in 1995. Will Smith, Tea Leoni, Theresa Randle, and others starred in it. ‘A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,’ ‘Life,’ and other films from the late 1990s include ‘A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,’ ‘A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,’ ‘A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,’ ‘A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,’ ‘A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,’ ‘A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,’ ‘A Thin Line Between Love
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In 2000, he also appeared as Malcolm Turner and served as an executive producer for the comedy film “Big Momma’s House.” Martin made a name for himself with this film. Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, and Terrence Howard were the main characters. He also played Malcolm in the films Big Momma’s House 2′ and ‘Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, both of which he reprised in 2006. Meanwhile, he acted in and produced films such as “What’s the Worst That Could Happen?” (2001), “Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat” (2002), “National Security” (2003), and “Rebound” (2005). He also appeared in the film sequels “Bad Boys II” in 2003 and “Bad Boys for Life” in 2020, reprising his role as Detective Marcus Burnett.
In 2006, he had a voice role as Boog in “Open Season,” “Wild Hugs,” “College Road Trip,” and “Death at a Funeral.” He had a voice role as Boog in “Wild Hugs,” “College Road Trip,” and “Death at a Funeral.” In 2010, he had a voice role as Boog in “Death at a Funeral.” In 2016, he also starred in the stand-up comedy film Martin Lawrence: Doin’ Time. Martin’s next role was Captain Wack in the stoner comedy film “The Beach Bum” in 2019. In the lead roles were Isla Fisher, Jimmy Buffett, Matthew McConaughey, and Snoop Dogg.
Accomplishments
Martin Lawrence got 11 nominations, and he was successful in winning five of them. In 2005, he was awarded the BET Comedy Awards, the NAACP Award in 1995, and the NRJ Ciné Award in 2004.
Martin Lawrence’s Income And Net Worth
How much does Martin Lawrence worth? Martin Lawrence is a well-known actor, comedian, and filmmaker. As of 2020, his projected net worth is $110 million.
Quick Facts
Real Name | Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence |
Nick Name | Martin Lawrence |
Famous As | actor, stand-up comedian, producer, director, and writer |
Age | 55-years old |
Birthday | 16 April 1965 |
Birthplace | Frankfurt, Hesse, West Germany |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Ethnicity | Black |
Nationality | American |
Religion | N/A |
Height | 5 feet and 7 inches (171cm/1.71m) |
Weight | 74 kg (163lbs) |
Body Measurements | N/A |
Biceps Size | N/A |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | N/A |
Girlfriend/Dating | N/A |
Spouse | Patricia Southall (1995-1997) Shamicka Gibbs (2010-2012) |
Net Worth | $110 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |