Martin Lawrence
Acting Born Apr 16, 1965 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, West Germany [now Germany] 112 credits
Biography
Martin Lawrence is an American actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and comedian born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany on April 16, 1965. He established a Hollywood career as a leading actor during the 1990s, starring in films such as Bad Boys, Blue Streak, Big Momma's House and Bad Boys II. Lawrence has acted in numerous movie roles and has also starred in his own television series, Martin, which ran from 1992 to 1997. He has a total of 82 known credits, primarily in acting. Lawrence is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a focus on film and television.
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Career overview
Martin Lawrence is an American actor who established a Hollywood career during the 1990s. He is known for his roles in several films, including Bad Boys, Blue Streak, Big Momma's House, and Bad Boys II. Lawrence has also acted in numerous other movie roles.
In addition to his film work, Lawrence has starred in his own television series, Martin. The show, which aired from 1992 to 1997, features Lawrence in the lead role. This television series is one of the notable aspects of Lawrence's career, showcasing his ability to excel in both film and television.
Throughout his acting career, Lawrence has accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 82 known credits. His versatility and range as an actor have allowed him to take on a variety of roles in both film and television, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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Eddie Murphy
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Theresa Randle
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Giancarlo Esposito
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Tichina Arnold
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Tisha Campbell
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Ernest Lee Thomas
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Anne-Marie Johnson
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Haywood Nelson
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Career timeline
7 DogsThe 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
Number One on the Call SheetSneaksDemascus
Bad Boys: Ride or DieBad Boys: Ride or Die · Executive Producer
The Jennifer Hudson ShowSherriMindcageMindcage · Executive ProducerMartin: The Reunion
Def comedy Jam - All stars 3
Bad Boys for Life
The Beach BumBefore They Were Kings: Vol. 2
The Shop
SteveDef Comedy Jam 25
Martin Lawrence Doin’ TimeMartin Lawrence Doin’ Time · WriterMartin Lawrence Doin’ Time · Executive Producer
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonPartnersPartners · Executive Producer
Oddity ArchiveThe Soul ManEddie Murphy: One Night Only
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like SonBig Mommas: Like Father, Like Son · Executive Producer
ConanDeath at a FuneralLove That Girl! · Producer
Welcome Home Roscoe JenkinsCollege Road Trip
Wild HogsMartin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-UpMartin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up · ProducerMartin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up · Creator
El hormigueroOpen SeasonBig Momma's House 2Big Momma's House 2 · Executive ProducerBoog and Elliot's Midnight Bun Run
ReboundRebound · Executive Producer
Jimmy Kimmel Live!The Ellen DeGeneres ShowBad Boys IINational SecurityNational Security · Executive Producer
What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene StealersMartin Lawrence Live: RunteldatMartin Lawrence Live: Runteldat · Executive ProducerMartin Lawrence Live: Runteldat · WriterMartin Lawrence Live: Runteldat · Director
Black KnightBlack Knight · Executive ProducerWhat's the Worst That Could Happen?What's the Worst That Could Happen? · Executive ProducerDef Comedy Jam: All Stars 12
Big Momma's HouseBig Momma's House · Executive ProducerDef Comedy Jam, Vol. 7Putting the Boom & Bang in 'Bad Boys'
Blue StreakLifeDef Comedy Jam: All Stars 1
Jackie Chan: My StoryJackie Chan: My Story · Thanks
The ViewThe Chris Rock ShowNothing to Lose
The Daily ShowE! True Hollywood StoryA Thin Line Between Love and HateA Thin Line Between Love and Hate · DirectorA Thin Line Between Love and Hate · Screenplay
Bad Boys
Martin Lawrence: You So CrazyMartin Lawrence: You So Crazy · WriterMartin Lawrence: You So Crazy · Executive Producer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoMTV Movie & TV AwardsMartinMartin · WriterMartin · Producer
Full filmography
- 7 Dogs (2026)
- The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy (2026) as Self
- Number One on the Call Sheet (2025) as Self
- Sneaks (2025) as J.B. (voice)
- Demascus (2025) as Forty
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) as Marcus Burnett
- Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) Executive Producer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Mindcage (2022) as Jake Doyle
- Mindcage (2022) Executive Producer
- Martin: The Reunion (2022) as Self
- Martin: The Reunion (2022) Executive Producer
- Def comedy Jam - All stars 3 (2021)
- Bad Boys for Life (2020) as Marcus
- The Beach Bum (2019) as Captain Wack
- Before They Were Kings: Vol. 2 (2019)
- The Shop (2018) as Self
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Def Comedy Jam 25 (2017) as Self
- Martin Lawrence Doin’ Time (2016) as Himself
- Martin Lawrence Doin’ Time (2016) Writer
- Martin Lawrence Doin’ Time (2016) Executive Producer
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Partners (2014) as Marcus Jackson
- Partners (2014) Executive Producer
- Oddity Archive (2012) as Maurice Winfield (archive footage)
- The Soul Man (2012) as Rudy
- Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (2012) as Self
- Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011) as Malcolm / Big Momma
- Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011) Executive Producer
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Death at a Funeral (2010) as Ryan
- Love That Girl! (2010) Producer
- Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) as Roscoe Jenkins
- College Road Trip (2008) as Chief James Porter
- Wild Hogs (2007) as Bobby Davis
- Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up (2007)
- Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up (2007) Producer
- Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up (2007) Creator
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest
- Open Season (2006) as Boog (voice)
- Big Momma's House 2 (2006) as Malcolm Turner / Big Momma
- Big Momma's House 2 (2006) Executive Producer
- Boog and Elliot's Midnight Bun Run (2006) as Boog (voice)
- We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story (2006) as Himself
- Rebound (2005) as Roy McCormick
- Rebound (2005) Executive Producer
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Bad Boys II (2003) as Detective Marcus Burnett
- National Security (2003) as Earl Montgomery
- National Security (2003) Executive Producer
- What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers (2002) as Self
- Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002) as himself
- Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002) Executive Producer
- Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002) Writer
- Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002) Director
- Black Knight (2001) as Jamal Walker / Skywalker
- Black Knight (2001) Executive Producer
- What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) as Kevin Caffery
- What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) Executive Producer
- Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 12 (2001)
- Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 2 (2001) as Martin Lawrence
- Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam All Stars (2001) as Himself
- Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6 (2001)
- Big Momma's House (2000) as Malcolm Turner
- Big Momma's House (2000) Executive Producer
- Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7 (2000)
- Putting the Boom & Bang in 'Bad Boys' (2000) as Self
- Blue Streak (1999) as Miles Logan
- Life (1999) as Claude Banks
- Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 1 (1999)
- Jackie Chan: My Story (1998) as Self - Bad Boy
- Jackie Chan: My Story (1998) Thanks
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Chris Rock Show (1997)
- Nothing to Lose (1997) as Terrence Paul "T-Paul" Davidson
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) as Darnell
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) Director
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) Screenplay
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) Story
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) Executive Producer
- Bad Boys (1995) as Marcus Burnett
- Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy (1994) as Self
- Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy (1994) Writer
- Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy (1994) Executive Producer
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self - Presenter
- Martin (1992) as Martin Payne
- Martin (1992) Writer
- Martin (1992) Producer
- Martin (1992) Story
- Martin (1992) Creator
- Boomerang (1992) as Tyler
- One-Night Stand: Martin Lawrence (1991) as Himself
- House Party 2 (1991) as Bilal
- Talkin' Dirty After Dark (1991) as Terry
- House Party (1990) as Bilal
- Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (1990) as Willie
- One Night Stand (1989)
- Do the Right Thing (1989) as Cee
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- What's Happening Now!! (1985) as Maurice Warfield
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World reboot Producer
- Untitled Blue Streak Sequel as Miles
- Untitled Blue Streak Sequel Producer
- One and Done Producer