Martin Lawrence
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Comedian and actor; co-creator and star of Martin (1992–1997); star of the Bad Boys franchise; original host of HBO's Def Comedy Jam.
The record
- Also known as: Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence
Relationships
- Eddie Murphy — collaborated with
Co-starred with Eddie Murphy in Life (1999), their second film together after Boomerang (1992). - Frankfurt, West Germany — from
Lawrence was born April 16, 1965, in Frankfurt, West Germany (see CTL-CLM-000206). - Landover, Maryland — from
Lawrence’s family relocated to Landover, Maryland when he was seven; he was raised there. - Tichina Arnold — collaborated with
Co-starred on Martin (1992–1997); Tichina Arnold played Pamela James. - Tisha Campbell — collaborated with
Co-starred on Martin (1992–1997); Tisha Campbell played Gina Waters-Payne. - Will Smith — collaborated with
Co-starred as Detective Marcus Burnett opposite Will Smith’s Mike Lowrey in four Bad Boys films (1995–2024).
Referenced by
- Eddie Murphy — collaborated with → this record
- Martin (Fox sitcom) — authored by → this record
- Tichina Arnold — collaborated with → this record
- Tisha Campbell — collaborated with → this record
- Will Smith — collaborated with → this record
Sources
- Wikipedia — Martin Lawrence
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