| Martin Lawrence | |
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Lawrence in June 2013
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| Birth name | Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence |
| Born | April 16, 1965 Frankfurt, West Germany |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy Physical comedy Satire Blue comedy |
| Subject(s) | Human sexuality African-American culture Racism Race relations Self-deprecation |
| Influences | Eddie Murphy Richard Pryor Robin Harris Redd Foxx[1] Cedric the Entertainer |
| Influenced | Dave Chappelle Chris Tucker Tracy Morgan |
| Spouse | Patricia Southall (m.1995–1996) Shamika Gibbs (1997–2010 m. 2010–2012) |
| Partner(s) | Lark Voorhies (1993–94) |
| Notable works and roles | Martin Payne on Martin Miles Logan in Blue Streak Boog in Open Season Bobby Davis in Wild Hogs Marcus Burnett in Bad Boys and Bad Boys 2 Malcolm Turner / Big Momma in the Big Momma's House |
