Where Was Martin Lawrence Born
Martin Lawrence was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on April 16, 1965. His father was stationed there with the U.S. military, making Lawrence a military child.
Where Did Martin Lawrence Grow Up
Lawrence moved to the United States as a young child and was raised in Landover, Maryland. He attended Suitland High School in the Washington, D.C. area.
How Martin Lawrence Started His Career
After high school, Lawrence began performing stand-up comedy in Washington, D.C. clubs. His work on HBO’s Martin and films like Bad Boys made him a major star.
