Martin Lawrence

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Characters played by Martin Lawrence

Martin Payne — Martin (1992)

A disc jockey based in Detroit, Michigan, initially working for the fictional radio station WZUP before transitioning to host the talk show Word on the Street in later years.

Marcus Burnett — Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

Cautious, family-oriented detective and Mike's best friend, providing tactical support.

Detective Marcus Burnett — Bad Boys II (2003)

A cautious, family-oriented detective and Mike's loyal, by-the-book partner.

Marcus Burnett — Bad Boys (1995)

Full name variant of the cautious detective partner.

Boog — Open Season (2006)

Domesticated grizzly bear, star of Timberline's nature show, loyal and gentle

Marcus — Bad Boys for Life (2020)

Informal alias for Detective Marcus Burnett.

Malcolm Turner — Big Momma's House (2000)

Street-smart FBI agent who uses disguises to protect families and catch criminals.

Miles Logan — Blue Streak (1999)

Miles Logan is a skilled jewel thief who leads a heist for a $17 million diamond, loses the prize after Deacon's betrayal, and serves two years in prison. Afterward, he assumes a detective's identity to enter the station hiding the diamond, solves cases with Carlson, avenges Eddie, and escapes to Mexico with the stone.

Jamal Walker / Skywalker — Black Knight (2001)

Jamal Walker is a slacker employed at Medieval World who is transported to 1328 England after falling into the moat. Mistaken for an important messenger, he becomes a lord and security chief, then helps Victoria and Sir Knolte overthrow King Leo before returning with a changed attitude.

Malcolm / Big Momma — Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)

Third film iteration of Malcolm's grandmother disguise for a new mission.

Malcolm Turner / Big Momma — Big Momma's House 2 (2006)

Malcolm's alter ego as a formidable Southern grandmother used for undercover work.

Bobby Davis — Wild Hogs (2007)

A henpecked plumber disrespected by his wife and daughters. Embarks on the road trip to reclaim his confidence. Successfully persuades his wife to let him finish the ride at the end.

Career Overview

Martin Lawrence has 93 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Bad Boys with 5 titles. Signature works include Martin, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, 7 Dogs. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
93
Birth Date
1965-04-16 00:00:00
Birth Place
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, West Germany [now Germany]

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q183542), public domain (CC0).