Life in Film: Martin Lawrence

Take a look back at Martin Lawrence's most memorable roles!

Bad Boys (1995) - This action-comedy was the debut film of Michael Bay (who, like it or not, quickly became the blockbuster-maker of the decade) and turned Will Smith from Fresh Prince to bonafide movie star. Trivia: Did you know Arsenio Hall turned down the role of Mike Lowrey before it went to Smith?  (Photo: Courtesy Columbia Pictures)
Life, Monday at 9:30P/8:30C - Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy are doing hard time together. Encore presentation on Tuesday at 1P/12C.  (Photo: Universal Pictures)
Blue Streak - Who else would act as a thief posing as a cop to steal a diamond he stole years ago?(Photo: Columbia Pictures)
Big Momma's House, Saturday at 5P/4C - Martin's dressing the part. Encore presentation on Sunday at 11:30A/10:30C.(Photo: Twentieth Century Fox)Black Knight Premieres, Saturday at 8P/7C - Martin Lawrence puts on his armour for the one he loves.(Photo: Twentieth Century Fox)

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Life (1999) - Lawrence shared screen time with fellow comedian Eddie Murphy in this slapstick comedy about two prisoners who spend the rest of their lives trying to escape. (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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