Martin Lawrence stars in Big Momma’s House installments In 2000, Lawrence took on a groundbreaking role as Malcolm Turner in Big Momma’s House. Big Momma’s House grossed nearly $174 million ...

PEOPLE Martin Lawrence first rose to comedy fame in the 1990s, hosting HBO's Def Comedy Jam, appearing in the Bad Boys franchise and Big Momma's House and starring in his original sitcom Martin.

Martin Lawrence was only a supporting cast member in House Party, but the movie is responsible for turning him into the most sought-after actor of the 1990s. Directed by Reginald Hudlin ...