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You's a Wild Boy - Comedian Martin Lawrence has been one of the most successful from the comedy world — transitioning from  stage to TV and eventually making the switch to being on the big screen and producing his own television shows for the next crop of comedic geniuses. Here's a look at some of Martin's craziest roles.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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House Party - Even in one of his first films, House Party, back in 1990, Martin played a wild boy as the always hype, always ready funnyman and DJ Bilal. (Photo: New Line Cinema)

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A Thin Line Between Love and Hate - In '96, Martin began acting up, playing the smooth, suave and messy heartbreaker Darnell. Martin acted alongside Black Girls Rock '12 co-host Regina King as well, who played just one of his love interests. Actress Lynn Whitfield played the other. (Photo: The Jackson/McHenry Company)

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Bad Boys - "Bad boys, bad boys, what ya gonna do?" In '95, Lawrence played often brash cop Marcus Burnett opposite Will Smith. Always ready to speak his mind, but always there to have Will Smith's character Mike Lowrey's back.(Photo: Columbia Pictures)

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Blue Streak - Who else would act as a thief posing as a cop to steal a diamond he stole years ago?(Photo: Columbia Pictures)

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Big Momma's House - Taking his comedic ability to another level under tons of clothes, Lawrence brought the character of Big Momma to life with his brand of wild comedy and even wilder physical comedy.(Photo: Twentieth Century Fox)

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National Security - In '03, Lawrence found himself on the other side of the law again as a L.A.P.D reject forced to partner with another unwanted member of LA's finest.(Photo: Columbia Pictures)

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Bad Boys II - Back for a second installment of gun-toting and comedy, Lawrence and Smith teamed up for Bad Boys II still acting as funny loose cannons ready to bust caps at any second. (Photo: Columbia Pictures)

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Big Momma's House 2 - Lawrence put the wig and dress back on, only this time to investigate a woman who's wanted for one murder, but looks to be going in for another — killing Big Momma!(Photo: Twentieth Century Fox)

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Wild Hogs - Lawrence lives on the wild side opposite Tim Allen, John Travolta and William H. Macy as one of four middle-aged men who decide to take a road trip to get away from their wives.(Photo: Buena Vista Pictures)

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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son - Lawrence brings a certain breed of crazy along with Brandon T. Jackson as his stepson, Trent, who goes undercover with Lawrence as Charmaine to uncover a murder as an all girls school. (Photo: New Regency Pictures)