Matthew Lawrence: A Talented Actor and a Familiar Face in Hollywood
Matthew Lawrence: A Talented Actor and a Familiar Face in Hollywood
Matthew Lawrence is a well-known American actor who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning more than three decades, Lawrence has been a part of various successful movies and TV shows. In this article, we will take a closer look at his life and career.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Matthew William Lawrence was born on February 11, 1980, in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, to Donna and Joseph Lawrence, Sr. He comes from a family of actors, with his two elder brothers, Joey Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence, also in the entertainment industry. Matthew started his acting career at the age of four when he appeared in a Mrs. Butterworth syrup commercial. He made his feature film debut in 1985 in the movie "The Summer My Father Grew Up."
Acting Career
Lawrence's breakthrough role was in the hit TV show "Boy Meets World," in which he played the character of Jack Hunter, the half-brother of Shawn Hunter. He appeared in the show from 1997 to 2000 and then reprised his role in the spin-off "Girl Meets World" in 2017. Lawrence has also made appearances in other popular TV shows such as "Melissa & Joey," "CSI: Miami," and "Brotherly Love," which he starred in with his brothers.
In addition to TV shows, Lawrence has also starred in a number of successful movies. He appeared in the hit movie "Mrs. Doubtfire" in 1993, alongside the late Robin Williams. He also starred in "Cheats," "The Comebacks," and "The Hot Chick," among others.
Lawrence is also a talented voice actor, having lent his voice to various animated TV shows and movies. He voiced the character of Robin in the animated series "Batman: The Animated Series" and has also lent his voice to "Superman: The Animated Series" and "The Replacements."
Personal Life
Matthew Lawrence has been in a relationship with actress Cheryl Burke since 2017. The couple got engaged on May 3, 2018, and got married on May 23, 2019, in San Diego, California.
In his free time, Lawrence enjoys playing sports, particularly basketball and golf. He is also a huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles football team.
Conclusion
Matthew Lawrence is a talented actor who has been a part of the entertainment industry for over three decades. He has appeared in numerous successful movies and TV shows and has made a name for himself in Hollywood. With his acting skills and dedication to his craft, Lawrence is sure to continue entertaining audiences for many years to come.
