Martin Lawrence

His filmography includes:. His son, Sheridan Morley, is a well-known critic. His next film was Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat in which he performed his standup comedy act. Renowned for excelling at repartee and generally being an eloquent conversationalist, Morley gained the epitheton of being a "wit". He then earned $16.5 million for Black Knight (2001). A versatile actor who, especially in his younger years, played roles as divergent as those of Louis XVI (Marie Antoinette, 1938), Oscar Wilde (1960) and a missionary in The African Queen (1951), Morley personified the conservative Brit in many comedy and caper films. After the success of Big Momma's House, he was paid $13 million for What's the Worst Thing That Could Happen? with Danny DeVito. Born Robert Adolph Wilton Morley in Semley, Wiltshire, England, he attended RADA and made his West End stage debut in 1929 and his Broadway debut in 1938 but was soon won over to the big screen.

The success of these movies made Lawrence quite wealthy. In his Movie Encyclopedia, film critic Leonard Maltin describes Morley as "recognizable by his ungainly bulk, bushy eyebrows, thick lips, and double chin, […] particularly effective when cast as a pompous windbag". Despite his personal problems, Lawrence appeared in many popular movies such as Bad Boys with Will Smith, Nothing to Lose with Tim Robbins, Life with Eddie Murphy, Blue Streak, and Big Momma's House. Robert Morley (May 26, 1908 - June 3, 1992) was a British actor who, often in supporting roles, was time and again cast as the archetypal English gentleman representing the Establishment. He went into a coma after collapsing from heat exhaustion while jogging in August 1999. Marie Antoinette (1938) (King Louis XVI). While directing A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), which he wrote, produced, and starred in, he reportedly had violent outbursts and took drugs on the set. Martin! co-star Tisha Campbell sued him for sexual harassment, and left the show during its last season. Major Barbara (1941) (Andrew Undershaft).

On March 28, 1997, he was arrested outside a Hollywood nightclub after a man claimed Lawrence punched him; he was ordered to perform community service. The Young Mr. Pitt (1942) (Charles James Fox). In August 1996, he was arrested at Burbank Airport for carrying a loaded gun in his suitcase. The African Queen (1951) (Reverend Samuel Sayer). The divorce led to many personal problems in Lawrence's life. Beat the Devil (1953) (Crook #1). Southall is now married to Emmitt Smith. Beau Brummell (1954) (King George III).

They had a daughter and divorced in 1996. The Doctor's Dilemma (1959) (Sir Ralph Bloomfield-Bonington). He married Patricia Southall, a former Miss Virginia, on January 7, 1995. The Battle of the Sexes (1959) (Robert MacPherson). Its crudeness, however, did not prevent You So Crazy! from becoming one of the highest-grossing concert films of all time. Oscar Wilde (1960) (Oscar Wilde). The film received the NC-17 rating and was later released unrated. Murder at the Gallop (1963) (Hector Enderby) (opposite Margaret Rutherford).

In 1994, Lawrence released the controversial concert film, You So Crazy!. Jacobs). The show won a NAACP Image Award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. Of Human Bondage (1964) (Dr. Martin ran to 1997, and remains in syndication. Topkapi (1964) (Cedric Page). In 1991, Lawrence worked in his first starring role in Talking Dirty After Dark. By 1992, he had his own sitcom, Martin on Fox. Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965) (Lord Rawnsley).

He had a more prominent role in Eddie Murphy's Boomerang, and emceed Def Comedy Jam. The Loved One (1965) (Sir Ambrose Ambercrombie). Lawrence made his movie debut in Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing and played minor roles in House Party and House Party 2. Life at the Top (1965) (Tiffield). That appearance led to a role in the 1985 television series What's Happening Now!. The Alphabet Murders (aka The ABC Murders) (1965) (Captain Arthur Hastings). Several years later, Lawrence got a chance to perform on Star Search. Hot Millions (1968) (Caesar Smith).

He attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School while living there. Cromwell (1970) (The Earl of Manchester). When his father left the family, Lawrence claims he began performing comedy to cheer-up his mother, Chlora, who was forced to cashier at various department stores to support Martin and his five siblings. Theatre of Blood (1973) (Meredith Merridew). His family then moved to Landover, Maryland. Great Expectations (1974) (TV) (Uncle Pumblechook). When Lawrence was six, his family moved to the New York City borough of Queens. Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (aka Too Many Chefs) (1978) (Max).

military. The Human Factor (1980) (Dr Percival). His father was in the U.S. The Old Men at the Zoo (1982) (TV mini-series) (Lord Godmanchester). He was born in Frankfurt. Alice in Wonderland (1985) (TV) (King of Hearts). April 16, 1965) is an actor, comedian, and producer. Little Dorrit (1988) (Lord Decimus Barnacle).

Martin Lawrence (b. Rage Control (2004) (pre production). Bad Boys II (2003). National Security (2003).

Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002). Black Knight (2001) (2001). What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001). Big Momma's House (2000).

Blue Streak (1999). Life (1999). Nothing to Lose (1997). A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996).

Bad Boys (1995). You So Crazy! (1994). Martin (1992-1997). Boomerang (1992).

Talkin Dirty After Dark (1991). House Party 2 (1991). Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (1990). House Party (1990).

Do the Right Thing (1989). A Little Bit Strange (1989). What's Happening Now!! (1985).