Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence
Lawrence in 2013
Birth nameMartin Fitzgerald Lawrence
Born (1965-04-16) April 16, 1965 (age 59)
Frankfurt, Hesse, West Germany (now Germany)
NationalityAmerican
Years active1987–present
Genres
Subject(s)
Spouse
(m. 1995; div. 1997)
Shamicka Gibbs
(m. 2010; div. 2012)
Children3
Notable works and roles

Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence[1] (born April 16, 1965) is an American actor and comedian. He came to fame during the 1990s, establishing a Hollywood career as a leading actor. He got his start playing Maurice Warfield in What's Happening Now!! (1987–1988), and is known for his lead performance in the Fox television sitcom Martin, as well as the Bad Boys film franchise. His other films include House Party, Boomerang, Life, Blue Streak, Big Momma's House, Open Season, and Wild Hogs.

  1. ^ Stated in interview on Inside the Actors Studio