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Actor | Writer | Producer

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Is the second youngest of six children. See more trivia »

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Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence
in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (32 titles)
???? Bad Boys 3 (announced)
Detective Marcus Burnett
 
2012 Untitled Martin Lawrence Project (TV movie)
Ray Barker
 
2011 Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
Malcolm Turner / Big Momma
 
2010 Death at a Funeral
Ryan
 
2008 College Road Trip
James
 
2008 Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins
R.J.
 
2007 Wild Hogs
Bobby Davis
 
2006 Boog & Elliot's Midnight Bun Run (video short)
Boog (voice)
 
2006 Open Season
Boog (voice)
 
2006 Big Momma's House 2
Malcolm / Big Momma
 
2005 Rebound
Roy McCormick / Preacher Don
 
2003 Bad Boys II
Detective Marcus Burnett
 
2003 National Security
Earl Montgomery
 
2001 Black Knight
Jamal Walker / Skywalker
 
2001 What's the Worst That Could Happen?
Kevin Caffery
 
2000 Big Momma's House
Malcolm Turner
 
1999 Blue Streak
Miles Logan
 
1999/I Life
Claude Banks
 
1997 Nothing to Lose
Terrance Paul Davidson
 
1992-1997 Martin (TV series)
Martin Payne / Sheneneh Jenkins / Jerome / …
– California, Here We Come: Part 1 (1997) … Martin Payne
– California, Here We Come: Part 2 (1997) … Martin Payne
– One Flew over the Hoochie's Nest (1997) … Martin Payne
– Goin' for Mine (1997) … Martin Payne / Edna 'Mama' Payne / Sheneneh Jenkins / …
– Stake-Out (1997) … Martin Payne
See all 132 episodes »
 
1996 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Darnell
 
1995 Bad Boys
Marcus Burnett
 
1992 Boomerang
Tyler
 
1991 House Party 2
Bilal
 
1991 Private Times (TV movie)
 
1991 Talkin' Dirty After Dark
Terry
 
1990 Kid 'n' Play (TV series)
Wiz/Hurbie (1990) (voice)
 
1990 Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (TV movie)
Willie
 
1990 House Party
Bilal
 
1989 Do the Right Thing
Cee
 
1989 A Little Bit Strange (TV movie)
Sydney Masterson
 
1987-1988 What's Happening Now! (TV series)
Maurice Warfield
– The Fabulous Fortunes (1988) … Maurice Warfield
– Adventures of Kangaroo Kincaide (1988) … Maurice Warfield
– Happy Face (1988) … Maurice Warfield
– Man in Motion (1988) … Maurice Warfield
– Members Only (1988) … Maurice Warfield
See all 22 episodes »
 
Show ShowWriter (6 titles)
2002 Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (documentary)
 
1992-1997 Martin (TV series)
– California, Here We Come: Part 1 (1997) (creator)
– California, Here We Come: Part 2 (1997) (creator)
– One Flew over the Hoochie's Nest (1997) (creator)
– Goin' for Mine (1997) (creator)
– Stake-Out (1997) (creator)
See all 132 episodes »
 
1996 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (screenplay / story)
 
1994 You So Crazy (documentary) (uncredited)
 
1993 Soul Train Comedy Awards (TV movie)
 
1991 One Night Stand (TV series)
– Martin Lawrence (1991)
 
Show ShowProducer (12 titles)
2010 Love That Girl! (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
– My Sister's Keeper (2010) (executive producer)
– Keep It in the Closet (2010) (executive producer)
– My Guy Friend (2010) (executive producer)
– Pilot (2010) (executive producer)
 
2005-2009 1st Amendment Stand Up (TV series) (executive producer - 39 episodes)
– Episode dated 8 November 2009 (2009) (executive producer)
– Dick Gregory/Buddy Lewis/Nikki Carr (2009) (executive producer)
– Jamie Teat/Eddie Bryant/Shang/Lavell Crawford/Deon Cole/Berry Boyz (2008) (executive producer)
– Joey Wells/Meshelle/Rickey Smiley/Gary Owen (2008) (executive producer)
– Redd Grant/Darryl Brunson/Roz (2008) (executive producer)
See all 39 episodes »
 
2006 Big Momma's House 2 (executive producer)
 
2005 Rebound (executive producer)
 
2003 National Security (executive producer)
 
2002 Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2001 Black Knight (executive producer)
 
2001 What's the Worst That Could Happen? (executive producer)
 
2000 Big Momma's House (executive producer)
 
1995-1997 Martin (TV series) (executive producer - 52 episodes)
– California, Here We Come: Part 1 (1997) (executive producer)
– California, Here We Come: Part 2 (1997) (executive producer)
– One Flew over the Hoochie's Nest (1997) (executive producer)
– Goin' for Mine (1997) (executive producer)
– Stake-Out (1997) (executive producer)
See all 52 episodes »
 
1996 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (executive producer)
 
1994 You So Crazy (documentary) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1992-1995 Martin (TV series) (creative consultant - 81 episodes)
– Love Is a Beach (1995) (creative consultant)
– Wedding Bell Blues (1995) (creative consultant)
– Bachelor Party (1995) (creative consultant)
– The Romantic Weekend (1995) (creative consultant)
– Girfriend (1995) (creative consultant)
See all 81 episodes »
 
1992 Def Comedy Jam (TV series) (production consultant - 1 episode)
– Episode #1.1 (1992) (production consultant)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2004 Casablanca Driver (writer: "Duck Walk")
 
2001 Black Knight (performer: "DANCE TO THE MUSIC", "SOUND OFF DUCKWORTH CHANT")
 
1992-1995 Martin (TV series)
– All the Players Came (1995) (performer: "I Wanna Get Next to You", "Be Thankful For What You Got")
– Forever Sheneneh (1992) (performer: "Forever My Lady")
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1996 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (music supervisor)
 
Show ShowSelf (62 titles)
2012 Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Lopez Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 February 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2010-2011 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.16 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #5.23 (2010) … Himself
 
2008-2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 February 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 June 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Himself
– The Asiago Index (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 February 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2006-2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #9.81 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #8.123 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #6.34 (2008) … Himself
– Episode #4.184 (2006) … Himself
 
1993-2011 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #18.84 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 June 1997 (1997) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 October 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
2010 Mark at the Movies (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.29 (2010) … Himself
 
2006-2010 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 April 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 25 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2006-2008 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2007 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Will Smith (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Bikers, Brawls and Burning Bars: The Making of 'Wild Hogs' (video short)
Himself
 
2007 Planet Voice (TV series)
Himself
– Wild Hogs & Shooter (2007) … Himself
 
2003-2007 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 February 2007 (2007) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 July 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 January 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2007 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 February 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006 HypaSpace (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #5.194 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
Himself
– Martin Lawrence (2006) … Himself
 
2005 2005 BET Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 The 2nd Annual BET Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992-2005 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #13.111 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #11.119 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #10.118 (2002) … Himself
– Episode #9.96 (2001) … Himself
– Episode #4.131 (1996) … Himself
See all 8 episodes »
 
2005 The 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2005 The 77th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Giving Fake Acceptance Speech (pre-recorded) (uncredited)
 
1999-2003 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself / Ghetto Buck
– Bad Boys II (2003) … Himself
– 'Blue Streak': Inside & Undercover (1999) … Himself/Ghetto Buck
 
2002-2003 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Martin Lawrence (2003) … Himself
– Martin Lawrence (2002) … Himself
 
2003 2003 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 50 Greatest TV Animals (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Martin Lawrence: Comic Trip (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (documentary)
Himself
 
2002 2002 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 Scene Stealers (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1997-2001 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 November 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 12 June 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 April 1999 (1999) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 July 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2000 The Chris Rock Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 October 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2000 Making the Boom and the Bang in 'Bad Boys' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 June 2000 (2000) … Himself - Guest
 
2000 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Films of Michael Bay … Himself
 
1999 Def Comedy Jam: All Stars Vol. 12 (TV special)
Himself - Host: Show 3
 
1999 Def Comedy Jam: All Stars Vol. 11 (TV special)
Himself - Host: Show 2
 
1998 Jackie Chan: My Story (video documentary)
Himself
 
1997 28th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1996 27th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1995 The Annual 1995 ShoWest Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Male Star of Tomorrow
 
1995 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '95 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 Howard Stern (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 April 1995 (1995) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 April 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
1994 You So Crazy (documentary)
Himself
 
1994 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 February 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1994 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Martin Lawrence/Crash Test Dummies (1994) … Himself - Host
 
1994 26th NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1994 Def Comedy Jam: Primetime (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1993 The 1993 Billboard Music Awards (TV special)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1993 MTV Video Music Awards 1993 (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1993 The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series
 
1993 Soul Train Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 16 October 1992 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Creative Awards
 
1992-1993 Def Comedy Jam (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.1 (1992) … Himself - Host
 
1991 One Night Stand (TV series)
Himself
– Martin Lawrence (1991) … Himself
 
1989 Showtime at the Apollo (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (1989) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2006 106 & Park Top 10 Live (TV series)
 
2006 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
 
2004 Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time (TV mini-series)
Himself #37
 
2004 TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (video documentary)
 
2002 Heroes of Black Comedy
Himself
 
1996 Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1993 Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (TV documentary)
Himself
 

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Height:

5' 7½" (1.71 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

No one is immune to the trials and tribulations of life. See more »

Trivia:

Is the second youngest of six children. See more »

Trademark:

Using karate moves See more »

Star Sign:

Aries