Martin Lawrence poses during a star ceremony in his honor on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
On April 20, 2023, 11:30 am PT 6617 Hollywood Walk of Fame Bad Boys Duet Martin Lawrence receives
the 2753 rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Channel A TV had an interview via phone with longtime friend and film industry casting director Bobby
Vann, who stated the event was humbling and well wishes for Comedian/Actor Jamie Fox. Martin very
this honor surrounded by other comedic greats Tracey Morgan, Steve Harvey, and legendary actor Lynn
Whitfield.
Congratulations Martin Lawrence for this celebratory moment. Thank you, Bobby Vann Team, and
Michael Hubbard for sharing with Channelatv.org
By:
Taheerah Sutton
Senior Reporter
ABOUT MARTIN LAWRENCE
Who Is Martin Lawrence?
Born in Germany in 1965, comedian Martin Lawrence did stand-up for a number of years before getting his big break as the host of HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. He then moved into film acting, appearing in hits such as Bad Boys and Big Momma’s House. Lawrence also had his own sitcom, Martin, which ran on Fox in the 1990s.
Early Life
Actor and comedian Martin Lawrence was born on April 16, 1965, in Frankfurt, Germany. Lawrence’s father served in the U.S. military and left the family when Martin was 8 years old. He pursued a love of boxing as a teen, but also displayed a gift for comedy. A teacher encouraged Lawrence to attend an open mic night at a local comedy club, and his career as a comic was born.
TV Shows and Films
‘Def Comedy Jam’
Shortly after moving to California, Lawrence got a guest spot on the television show What’s Happening Now!! This appearance led to his big break in television as the host of HBO’s groundbreaking Def Comedy Jam.
‘Martin’
Lawrence moved into the spotlight with the launch of the Fox sitcom Martin in 1992. Along with starring as disc jockey Martin Payne, Lawrence often appeared as other characters like Mama Payne and the outrageous neighbor Sheneneh Jenkins. Martin was a big hit for Fox, although the final season, which ended in spring 1997, was clouded by accusations of sexual harassment from co-star Tisha Campbell.
‘Bad Boys’ and ‘Big Momma’s House’
Lawrence also parlayed his early successes into a movie career. After appearances in features like House Party (1990) and Boomerang (1992), he hit it big with a co-starring role alongside Will Smith in the buddy cop flick Bad Boys (1995). Five years later, the actor seized the opportunity to shine in Big Momma’s House, with audiences responding favorably to his brand of crude but endearing comedy.
