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DetailsAKA:
Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence
Nationality:
American Birthdate:
04/16/1965 Birthplace:
Franfurt, Germany biography
Arguably the most popular and successful black comedian of the mid-1990s (and the man who first popularized the expression "Wassup?"), Martin Lawrence began his career doing stand-up on the Washington, DC circuit before moving briefly to New York City where, among his venues, he worked the crowds at Washington Square Park. ("I figured if I could grab these people's attention, I could make anyone laugh.") His fellow co-workers at a Sears in Queens included Salt-N-Pepa and future co-stars Kid 'N' Play, but he returned to Maryland after being robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight while employed as
CreditsmilestonesYear
Milestone
Began performing stand-up on the local nightclub circuit in Washington DC
Moved to NYC where he performed in Washington Square Park
Worked at Sears in Queens, New York with Salt-N-Pepa and Kid 'N' Play (Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin)
1987
Won the first round of a "Star Search" competition
1987
Cast in a recurring role on the syndicated sitcom, "What's Happening Now!!" as a smartmouthed busboy
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