The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  Many Faces Of ... Martin Lawrence
  For the past two decades Martin Lawrence has kept audiences in stitches through a myriad of film and television roles, including Spike Lee's insightful drama 'Do the Right Thing' and the hit sitcom 'Martin.' From playing the ghetto soul sista Sheneneh to nearly baring it all as Big Momma, the versatile funnyman has shown us many looks. Walk down memory lane with BlackVoices.com and check out the Many Faces Of ... Martin Lawrence.(Photo Courtesy of 20th Century Fox/Getty Images/Everett Collection)

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  'Do the Right Thing' (1989)
  Although he didn't have a big part in Spike Lee's classic, Martin still puts in some funny work as Cee, one of the wisecracking Brooklyn youth.

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  Boomerang (1992)
  In yet another early role, Martin plays one of Eddie Murphy's two friends (along with David Alan Grier) who revel in the stories of his sexual conquests.

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  Martin (1992-1997)
  Despite the fact that it lasted only 58 episodes, 'Martin' became one of the funniest shows ever on television, introducing the world to a bevy of hilarious and unforgettable characters.

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  Martin (1992-1997)
  Oh no you didn't!!! Yep, you can't ever forget Sheneneh, one of Martin's many hilarious multiple personalities. What she lacked in looks, tact, or even manners, she made up with her persistence and her refusal to take nofor an answer. (pictured from left to right Chris Rock, and Martin Lawrence as 'Shanaynay')

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  Martin (1992-1997)
  Few characters announced themselves as effectively as the slick-talking Jerome. You can't escape him because as soon as he gets in the door, you know you're going to hear, "Jerome's in the house!!!"(pictured Snoop Dogg and Martin Lawrence as 'Jerome')

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  Bad Boys (1995)
  Audiences found out just how potent a combo Will Smith and Martin could be in this action-packed, buddy cop flick. With a world-wide gross of over $140 million, 'Bad Boys' would establish itself as a highly successful franchise.

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
  Martin pulls off his best Casanova as he romances as the fast-talking Darnell Wright. But when he tries to pull his moves on the wrong woman, played by the amazing Lynn Whitfield, he finds out just how hard the game can be. Think Boomerang meets 'Fatal Attraction'(pictured Regina King and Martin Lawrence)

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  Nothing to Lose (1997)
  In an unlikely pairing Martin plays the hyperactive counter-balance to a white-collar cast-off, (Tim Robbins) who's just lost his job. (Pictured Martin Lawrence and Tim Robbins)

• The Many Faces of Martin Lawrence

  Life (1999)
  This comedic offering shows Martin once again at his bread and butter, the buddy movie. This time around Eddie Murphy is his pal as they work together to break out of prison.(Pictured Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy)