Last Updated on September 13, 2024
Who Is Martin Lawrence?
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence is an American actor, standup comedian, film producer, television personality, singer, talk show host, and author. Lawrence is best known for starring in his own television series called Martin. He has also starred in scores of critically acclaimed movies like the Bad Boys franchise, Nothing to Lose (1997), Blue Streak (1999), and Big Momma’s House (2000).Quick Facts
Full Name: | Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence |
Popular Name: | Martin Lawrence |
Gender: | Male |
Birth Date: | April 16, 1965 |
Age: | 57 years |
Parents: | John Lawrence and Chlora Bailey Lawrence |
Siblings: | Ursula Lawrence, Rae Proctor, and Robert Lawrence |
Birth Place: | Frankfurt, Germany |
Nationality: | American |
Ethnicity: | African-American |
Education: | Thomas G. Pullen School of Creative and Performing Arts, Fairmont Heights High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and Friendly High School |
Marital Status: | Divorced. Previously married to Patricia Southall (from 1995 until their divorce in 1997) and Shamika Gibbs (from 2010 until their divorce in 2012) |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Wife/Spouse: | N/A |
Children: | Jasmine Page Lawrence (from his first marriage) and Iyanna Faith Lawrence and Amara Trinity Lawrence (from his second marriage) |
Dating: | N/A |
Net Worth: | USD 120 million |
Source of Wealth: | Acting, Comedy, Film Production and Directing, Screenwriting, Talk Show Hosting, Singing, and Other Ventures |
Height: | 5′ 7″ (1.71 m) |
Weight: | 77 kg; In pounds: 170 lbs. |
Early Life and Career Information

Martin Lawrence’s Net Worth
As of 2023, Martin Lawrence had a net worth of $120 million. He has built his million-dollar empire from his long and successful acting and comedy career. Bad Boys II (2003) remains one of Lawrence’s most commercially successful movies, with a worldwide gross of $$273 million. Wild Hogs (2007) and Open Season (2006) were also a tremendous success, grossing $253 million and $191 million worldwide, respectively. The following are some of Martin Lawrence’s most notable movie salaries over the years: • Nothing to Lose (1997) – Earned $6 million • Life (1999) – Earned $8.5 million • What’s the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) – Earned $13 million • Black Knight (2001) – Earned $16.5 million • National Security (2003) – Earned $20 million • Bad Boys II (2003) – Earned $20 million Martin Lawrence’s career in the film industry also includes film production and directing. The television show, Martin, is his greatest production credit so far. He served as the show’s executive producer from 1995 to 1997. Lawrence is also credited for producing Big Momma’s House (2000), Black Knight (2001), and the television series 1st Amendment Stand Up. He also has one director credit to his name, the 1996 movie A Thin Line Between Love and Hate. In addition to acting and standup comedy, Martin Lawrence’s other income-generating ventures include television production, talk show hosting, singing, and writing. As a musician, Lawrence released his debut album in 1993, title Martin Lawrence Live Talkin’ Shit. He followed up with his second album two years later, called Funk It. Martin Lawrence has also flipped several real estate properties over the years. For several years, Lawrence and his former wife Gibbs, owned a luxurious mansion in Beverly Park, Beverly Hills. The mansion was the couple’s official wedding venue. After their divorce, the mansion became available for rent, attracting a monthly rental fee of $200,000 as of June 2012. In 2013, the property was listed for sale for $26.5 million but was eventually sold for $17.2 million to renowned Los Angeles realtor Bruce Makowsky. After selling the mansion, Lawrence purchased a property in Encino, California, at a cost of $6.63 million. He is also associated with a farm located near Purcellville, Virginia.Lessons from Martin Lawrence
