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 25 to 48 of 75.
4:32Martin Lawrence | Martin Luther King Jr. Was A GREAT Man!
157.4K views
4:58Martin Lawrence | Oooo Weeee
146.1K views
1:25:44Martin Lawrence | You So Crazy!
144.5K views
2:05Martin Lawrence | A Family Affair
140.5K views
1:50I FINALLY traveled to Dubai!
137.2K views
10:52Martin Lawrence | Treat the Ladies Right!
128.9K views
3:23Martin Lawrence and Will Smith | The BAD BOYS Take Over Hollywood
127.1K views
4:08Martin Lawrence | Boxing Is a Hard Hustle
122.4K views
4:15Steve Harvey helped induct me into the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
118.9K views
2:39Finally! Celebrating 30 Years of the Martin show!
112.6K views
3:48Martin Lawrence | Getting Old
103K views
1:19Martin Lawrence's FAMOUS Spaghetti!
102.3K views
1:21Martin Lawrence | I'm OFFICIALLY a Detroit Piston!
101.8K views
6:52Martin Lawrence | That Freaky Side
93.9K views
3:41Martin Lawrence | Fix A Flat
92.5K views
5:20Martin Lawrence | Cup Them Balls!
92.1K views
0:56Martin Lawrence | Tryin to Get In shape
76.3K views
10:11Martin Lawrence | We Fall But We Get Up!
75.9K views
0:59VARNELL HILL IS BACK After Nearly 33 Years! | The Cast Tells You Why You Need to Watch
72.6K views
1:45That time Will Smith stopped by to talk about Bad Boys 4! **SPOILER ALERT**
71.7K views
4:55Martin Lawrence | Keep Movin
68.1K views
10:10Martin Lawrence Throwback | Arsenio Hall Show (1992)
66.7K views
1:45My thoughts on the cast of Martin!
66.5K views
1:30Martin Lawrence | My Family
66.5K viewsGuest appearances (39)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Martin Lawrence.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 39.
11:09Martin Lawrence on His Daughter Dating Eddie Murphy’s Son, Martin Reunion & Doing Sheneneh
Jimmy Kimmel
2.5M views
4:37Martin Lawrence Announces "Bad Boys 3" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.7M views
3:24Hamburger recalls Martin Lawrence telling Bernie Mac "If you can't handle it, you shouldn't be here"
Pierre Edwards
909.7K views
6:30Rickey Smiley Reacts To Aries Spears’ Criticism Of Bernie Mac & Martin Lawrence
Broderick Dornell Smiley
366.8K views
3:55Martin Lawrence on Friendship with LeBron James
Jimmy Kimmel
350.3K views
11:36Martin Lawrence on Crazy Rumors About Him, Earthquakes, Going on Tour & Filming Bad Boys Ride or Die
Jimmy Kimmel
281.7K views
10:27Martin Lawrence's Wildest Stories | Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey
173.3K views
8:04Michael Colyar reveals his experiences working with Martin Lawrence on the set of "Martin".
Pierre Edwards
132.1K views
4:43Martin Lawrence Reveals Super-Secret Spaghetti Recipe
Jimmy Kimmel
128.1K views
10:10Martin Lawrence Showed Me What Genius Is! | Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey
96.2K views
3:28Martin Lawrence Motivates Me | Lit AF Tour: Orlando
Broderick Dornell Smiley
61.6K views
1:31Don't Scare Martin Lawrence
Jimmy Kimmel
39.4K views
4:53What Happens Backstage At Martin Lawrence's LIT AF Tour
Broderick Dornell Smiley
25.2K views
7:56Martin Lawrence Reveals Which Characters From His Sitcom Were His Favorites | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
18.7K views
7:51Everything Martin Lawrence Said On "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show" (FULL INTERVIEW) | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
7.4K views
5:18Benji Brown On Working With Martin Lawrence On The Road & His Spinoff
Broderick Dornell Smiley
5.5K views
0:29Backstage With Martin Lawrence
Broderick Dornell Smiley
5.1K views
4:53Why It's So Awesome Performing On Martin Lawrence's Lit AF Tour
Broderick Dornell Smiley
4.9K views
4:05Martin Lawrence Tells What's Next After The Success Of "Bad Boys: Ride Or Die"
Broderick Dornell Smiley
4.8K views
4:41Martin Lawrence’s Daughter & Eddie Murphy’s Son Are Expecting!
Broderick Dornell Smiley
4.6K views
0:43Giving Thanks To Martin Lawrence (2018)
Broderick Dornell Smiley
4.5K views
3:04Martin Lawrence Set Up The Lit AF Crew To Go In This Haunted House | Scare House
Broderick Dornell Smiley
4.3K views
12:42Rickey Smiley With Martin Lawrence, Deon Cole & DeRay Davis Backstage Before Detroit LIT AF Show
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3.9K views
5:35Why Martin Lawrence Turned Down Starring "Rush Hour" Role
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3.5K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Pierre Edwards, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Steve Harvey
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.
