Biography
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence (born April 16, 1965) is an American actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and comedian who was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. He came to fame during the 1990s, establishing a Hollywood career as a leading actor, most notably the films Bad Boys, Blue Streak, Big Momma's House and Bad Boys II. Lawrence has acted in numerous movie roles and starred in his own television series, Martin, which ran from 1992 to 1997.
Known For
Complete Filmography

Sneaks
2025
as J.B. (voice)
Ty, a misguided, one-of-a-kind designer sneaker, doesn’t know life outside the comforts of his velvet-lined shoebox. After his sister is stolen by a s...

Bad Boys: Legacy
2024
as Self
Take an epic lookback at 30 years of making the Bad Boys franchise with a 22-minute retrospective. Go behind the scenes of the all-new movie with an e...

Bad Boys: Ride or Die
2024
as Marcus Burnett
After their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die
2024
Executive Producer
After their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.

Mindcage
2022
as Jake Doyle
Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist when a copycat killer strikes. While Mary searche...

Martin: The Reunion
2022
as Self
This special takes a look at the show’s origin and evolution, through interviews with the cast and original directors, featuring special musical perfo...

Martin: The Reunion
2022
Executive Producer
This special takes a look at the show’s origin and evolution, through interviews with the cast and original directors, featuring special musical perfo...

Bad Boys for Life
2020
as Marcus
Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami pol...

The Beach Bum
2019
as Captain Wack
An irreverent comedy about the misadventures of Moondog, a rebellious stoner and lovable rogue who lives large.

Before They Were Kings: Vol. 2
2019
With nothing more than a punch line and a dream, these (then) struggling young artists transformed themselves into comedy legends.

Def Comedy Jam 25
2017
as Self
In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."

Martin Lawrence Doin’ Time
2016
as Himself
Comedy legend Martin Lawrence returns to the stand-up stage for a night of impressions and insight on everything from sex, relationships and President...

Martin Lawrence Doin’ Time
2016
Writer
Comedy legend Martin Lawrence returns to the stand-up stage for a night of impressions and insight on everything from sex, relationships and President...

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012
as Self
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only pays homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, through the record-breaking Raw, which remains the ...

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
2011
as Malcolm / Big Momma
FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old son Trent go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as ...

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
2011
Executive Producer
FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old son Trent go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as ...

Death at a Funeral
2010
as Ryan
Aaron's father's funeral is today at the family home, and everything goes wrong: the funeral home delivers the wrong body, his cousin accidentally dru...

College Road Trip
2008
as Chief James Porter
When an overachieving high school student decides to travel around the country to choose the perfect college, her overprotective cop father also decid...

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
2008
as Roscoe Jenkins
When a celebrated TV show host returns to his hometown in the South, his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation!

Wild Hogs
2007
as Bobby Davis
Restless and ready for an adventure, four suburban bikers leave the safety of their subdivision and head out on the open road. But complications ensue...

Boog and Elliot's Midnight Bun Run
2006
as Boog (voice)
Bob and Bobbie left their trailer to go skinny-dipping, and putting Mr. Weenie in charge to guard the cinnamon buns they left on the counter. When Boo...

We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story
2006
as Himself
Featuring hysterical performance footage and insightful interviews, this affectionate documentary profiles Robin Harris, one of the most respected bla...

Open Season
2006
as Boog (voice)
Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule ...

Big Momma's House 2
2006
as Malcolm Turner / Big Momma
FBI agent Malcolm Turner goes back undercover as Big Momma, a slick-talking, slam-dunking Southern granny with attitude to spare! Now this granny must...

Big Momma's House 2
2006
Executive Producer
FBI agent Malcolm Turner goes back undercover as Big Momma, a slick-talking, slam-dunking Southern granny with attitude to spare! Now this granny must...

Rebound
2005
as Roy McCormick
An acclaimed college hoops coach is demoted to a junior varsity team after a public meltdown.

Rebound
2005
Executive Producer
An acclaimed college hoops coach is demoted to a junior varsity team after a public meltdown.

Bad Boys II
2003
as Detective Marcus Burnett
Detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey of the Miami Narcotics Task Force are tasked with stopping the flow of the drug Ecstasy into Miami. They tra...

National Security
2003
as Earl Montgomery
Earl Montgomery, a bombastic police academy reject, and Hank Rafferty, a disgraced, mild-mannered cop, can't seem to escape each other. They met on op...

National Security
2003
Executive Producer
Earl Montgomery, a bombastic police academy reject, and Hank Rafferty, a disgraced, mild-mannered cop, can't seem to escape each other. They met on op...

Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat
2002
as himself
The controversial bad-boy of comedy delivers a piercing look at his life, lifting the metaphorical smokescreen that he feels has clouded the public vi...

Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat
2002
Executive Producer, Writer, Director
The controversial bad-boy of comedy delivers a piercing look at his life, lifting the metaphorical smokescreen that he feels has clouded the public vi...

Black Knight
2001
as Jamal Walker / Skywalker
Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After nearly drowning in the moat, he awakens to find himself in 14th centu...

Black Knight
2001
Executive Producer
Martin Lawrence plays Jamal, an employee in Medieval World amusement park. After nearly drowning in the moat, he awakens to find himself in 14th centu...
Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 6
2001
Def Comedy Jam played host to some of the greatest comedians of the 1990s, many of whom went on to greater fame, due in part to the exposure they rece...

What's the Worst That Could Happen?
2001
as Kevin Caffery
Thief Kevin Caffery attempts to rob from the home of rich businessman Max Fairbanks. But Fairbanks catches him and steals his cherished ring that his ...

What's the Worst That Could Happen?
2001
Executive Producer
Thief Kevin Caffery attempts to rob from the home of rich businessman Max Fairbanks. But Fairbanks catches him and steals his cherished ring that his ...

Def Comedy Jam, Vol. 7
2000
Def Comedy Jam played host to some of the greatest comedians of the 1990s, many of whom went on to greater fame, due in part to the exposure they rece...

Putting the Boom & Bang in 'Bad Boys'
2000
as Self
Bad Boys featurette.

Big Momma's House
2000
as Malcolm Turner
When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate...

Big Momma's House
2000
Executive Producer
When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate...

Blue Streak
1999
as Miles Logan
Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid ...

Life
1999
as Claude Banks
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.

Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 1
1999
Russell Simmons brings you a standout collection from his iconic series, Def Comedy Jam. Hosted by the dynamic Martin Lawrence, these three episodes s...

Jackie Chan: My Story
1998
as Self - Bad Boy
Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to per...

Jackie Chan: My Story
1998
Thanks
Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to per...

Nothing to Lose
1997
as Terrence Paul "T-Paul" Davidson
Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attem...

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
1996
as Darnell
Nightclub manager Darnell Wright is a perpetual playboy who is almost as devoted to his job as he is to the pursuit of beautiful women. After he sets ...

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
1996
Director, Screenplay, Story
Nightclub manager Darnell Wright is a perpetual playboy who is almost as devoted to his job as he is to the pursuit of beautiful women. After he sets ...

Bad Boys
1995
as Marcus Burnett
Marcus Burnett is a henpecked family man. Mike Lowrey is a footloose and fancy free ladies' man. Both Miami policemen, they have 72 hours to reclaim a...

Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy
1994
as Self
Stand up comedy by Martin Lawrence, filmed in the Majestic Theater in New York City. Martin Lawrence talks about everything from racism, to relationsh...

Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy
1994
Writer, Executive Producer
Stand up comedy by Martin Lawrence, filmed in the Majestic Theater in New York City. Martin Lawrence talks about everything from racism, to relationsh...

Boomerang
1992
as Tyler
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing ...

House Party 2
1991
as Bilal
Kid'N'Play leave their neighborhood and enter the world of adulthood and higher education. Play attempts to get rich quick in the music business while...

Talkin' Dirty After Dark
1991
as Terry
Terry is an up and coming comedian, but believes politics will get him the big breaks and more time at the popular Dukie's Comedy Club. Just so happen...

One-Night Stand: Martin Lawrence
1991
as Himself
Stand up special

Hammer, Slammer, & Slade
1990
as Willie
After he retires from the police force, a veteran cop is framed for robbery but his friends, a rookie and three ex-cops, come to his rescue.

House Party
1990
as Bilal
Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out...

Do the Right Thing
1989
as Cee
Salvatore "Sal" Fragione is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzer...
Untitled Blue Streak Sequel
N/A
as Miles
Plot TBA. A sequel to the 1999 movie Blue Streak.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World reboot
N/A
Producer
Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence's 'new take' of the 1963 comedy classic 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World', currently in development.
One and Done
N/A
Producer
DETOX
N/A
Executive Co-Producer
Thinking the world has turn its back on him Luke decided to take on the world at any and all dangerous cost
Untitled Blue Streak Sequel
N/A
Producer
Plot TBA. A sequel to the 1999 movie Blue Streak.