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 49 to 72 of 75.
1:16Martin Lawrence | Lit AF Tour | Stop Signs Turning Green!?
63.2K views
0:55Welcome to My Channel!
58.6K views
2:00We Made History!
52.8K views
2:33Tisha Campbell on the impact of Martin
50.4K views
1:14This is what I did to SUCCEED!
47.6K views
3:50Martin Lawrence | We Don't Stay Down!
37.9K views
3:49I got my star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
35.6K views
5:16Martin Lawrence | Behind the Streak
33.8K views
2:57Martin Lawrence | Test It Out!
29.7K views
2:04Martin Lawrence | Shooting the COVER Of Ebony Magazine!
28.4K views
0:51Martin Lawrence Throwback | Meeting A Special Fan (Bad Boys For Life Press Tour)
27.8K views
1:49Martin Lawrence | I'm Doin' Time In Hollywood
26.3K views
0:37Ya boy turned 61!
24.5K views
3:08Martin Lawrence | Talkin About Black Knight
22.3K views
1:33Martin Lawrence | Can't Get No Job
21.3K views
0:12I'm Back!
20.5K views
0:10Yoooo… This Fish UGLY
18.3K views
1:59Martin Lawrence | That Time I Won Star Search
18.3K views
1:34Martin Lawrence Throwback | Will Smith Discusses Having Dreams
18.3K views
1:00Martin Lawrence | My fans mean the WORLD to me!
16.9K views
1:57Martin Lawrence | Hot Butt Love
14.8K views
10:06Martin Lawrence | My Interview With Arsenio Hall
14.4K views
1:49Snoop Dogg discusses his first time on television!
14.2K views
0:47Martin Lawrence | The Office!
13K 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.
