About Martin Lawrence
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence (born April 16, 1965) is an American actor and comedian. Born in Frankfurt, West Germany, he began his career doing comedy shows, including at The Improv, and his first acting role was in the sitcom What's Happening Now!! (1987-1988). He co-created and played the titular character of the Fox sitcom Martin (1992-1997) and hosted the HBO series Def Comedy Jam, which gave many comedians mainstream exposure. His first major lead film role was Detective Sergeant Marcus Burnett in Bad Boys (1995), which he reprised in three sequels, and he went on to star in films such as A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (his directorial debut), Blue Streak, Big Momma's House, and Wild Hogs. His voice acting work includes the animated films Open Season and Sneaks. On April 20, 2023, he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Videos (75)
Videos 1 to 24 of 75.
31:27Martin Lawrence | I Gotta Tell the TRUTH
4.8M views
2:51Martin Lawrence | Father Knows Best (Family Trivia!)
2.4M views
1:21Martin Lawrence | Martin: The Reunion Sneak Peak
1.3M views
5:58Martin Lawrence | I'll Fight ANYBODY!
1.2M views
12:16Nuthin' But Net
777.7K views
2:35Martin Lawrence | Lit AF Tour | Covid Destroys Relationships
649.7K views
4:00My brotha Tracy Morgan spoke at my Walk of Fame ceremony!
580.8K views
4:27Martin Lawrence's FAMOUS Salmon!
577.3K views
0:18Yo... Don’t EVER Take a Date to Eddie Murphy’s Crib (HERE's WHY!)
563.7K views
5:30Martin Lawrence | The Wait Out Man
535.9K views
5:33Martin Lawrence | How To Survive In Jail
517.9K views
11:51Martin Lawrence | Nobody Is Immune
472.4K views
9:25Martin Lawrence | Yeah, I'm Drunk!
390.8K views
3:57I reunited with Lynn Whitfield!
351.6K views
0:55Martin Lawrence | I'm Getting A Star on the WALK OF FAME!
345.3K views
7:06Martin Lawrence | Men DON'T Know How to Cheat
337.3K views
4:36Martin Lawrence | Ask Ya Boy! "Martin"
334.9K views
3:45Martin Lawrence | I Ain't Packin
263.9K views
0:52#tbt #life #shorts #reels
259.7K views
6:11Martin Lawrence | Marty Mar Met the President
255.4K views
0:46Comedy isn't Serious
236.3K views
2:30Martin Lawrence | Two Types of Drinkers
199.4K views
2:52Martin Lawrence | Bad Boys For Life TRAILER REACTION Video
184.2K views
2:21Ghetto Buck Pizza Delivery Man
165.1K viewsGuest appearances (39)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Martin Lawrence.
Guest appearances 25 to 39 of 39.
3:48Martin Lawrence Set To Receive Well-Deserved Honor
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3.3K views
0:47Backstage In Houston For Martin Lawrence's Y'all Know What It Is Tour
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3K views
0:56Martin Lawrence’s Comedy Tour
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3K views
0:17Martin Lawrence Tour Dates With Rickey Smiley
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2.9K views
1:01New Martin Lawrence Tour!
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2.7K views
0:25Martin Lawrence’s “Y’all Know What Is” Tour Dates
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2.3K views
1:26Martin Lawrence, Michael Blackson & DeRay Davis On "Rickey Smiley For Real"
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2.3K views
1:15Martin Lawrence Hits The Stage In Houston!
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2.1K views
0:25Performing In Houston With Martin Lawrence!
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2K views
0:20When You Can See Me On Martin Lawrence’s Tour
Broderick Dornell Smiley
1.6K views
0:19I’m Joining Martin Lawrence’s Tour!
Broderick Dornell Smiley
1.2K views
0:19I’m Coming To H-Town With Martin Lawrence!
Broderick Dornell Smiley
1.1K views
0:21When You Can See Me On Martin Lawrence’s Tour
Broderick Dornell Smiley
994 views
1:54MARTIN LAWRENCE
Nick Vatterott
665 views
2:38Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand Up: Joe Clair
Joe Clair
112 viewsChannels on this page: Broderick Dornell Smiley, Nick Vatterott, Joe Clair
Frequently asked questions
Where was Martin Lawrence born?
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence, the American actor and comedian, was born on April 16, 1965, in Frankfurt, West Germany.
How did Martin Lawrence start his career?
Martin Lawrence began his career doing comedy shows, including at The Improv, and his first acting role was in the sitcom What's Happening Now!! (1987-1988).
What was the sitcom Martin?
Martin was the Fox sitcom that Martin Lawrence co-created and in which he played the title character; it ran from 1992 to 1997.
Did Martin Lawrence host Def Comedy Jam?
Yes, Martin Lawrence hosted the HBO series Def Comedy Jam, which gave many comedians mainstream exposure.
Who does Martin Lawrence play in Bad Boys?
Martin Lawrence played Detective Sergeant Marcus Burnett in Bad Boys (1995), his first major lead film role, and he reprised the part in the sequels.
What other films has Martin Lawrence starred in?
Martin Lawrence has starred in films such as A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, his directorial debut, Blue Streak, Big Momma's House and Wild Hogs, and his voice acting work includes the animated films Open Season and Sneaks.
Does Martin Lawrence have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Yes, Martin Lawrence earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 20, 2023.
