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Duane MartinAmerican actor, screenwriter, producer
Date of Birth: 11.08.1965
Country:  USA |
Biography of Dwayne Martin
Early Life and Education
Dwayne Martin, an American actor, writer, and producer, was born on August 11, 1965, in New York, USA. Before embarking on his acting career, Dwayne attended New York University and even played for the NBA team, the New York Knicks.
Career as an Actor
Dwayne Martin is not only a talented actor with a memorable appearance and exceptional comedic talent, which brought him recognition within the acting industry, but also a successful writer and producer. He has appeared in several films and television shows, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Some of the notable films featuring Dwayne Martin include "The Best Man," "Scream 2," "Down Periscope," "White Men Can't Jump," "Above the Rim," and "The Faculty." On television, Dwayne made history as the only African-American actor in the lead role in the series "All of Us" on the CW network. He has also made guest appearances in popular shows such as "Girlfriends," "Between Brothers," "Living Single," and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Dwayne was even nominated for an Emmy for his role in the CBS telefilm "Different Worlds: An Interracial Love Story." Additionally, he hosted 20 episodes of the late-night talk show "Later" on NBC.
Career as a Writer and Producer
Dwayne Martin's passion for sports led him to open his own sports agency, "Impact Sports," which has become a billion-dollar enterprise. He has also ventured into writing and producing. In 2004, he starred in and distributed the film "The Seat Filler" through his newly established company, "The Momentum Experience." The film was so successful that investors like Will Smith and Blair Underwood joined the company. "The Seat Filler" was chosen to close the Eighth Annual Urbanworld Film Festival and was later acquired by "Magnolia Pictures" for DVD release.
Dwayne Martin has also collaborated with other actors and filmmakers. In the film "Deliver Us from Eva" (2003), he appeared alongside LL Cool J and served as both a producer and screenplay author. He produced the comedy film "Mother's Day," starring Will Smith, and wrote the script for "Inglewoods," which was quickly purchased by "New Line Cinema," who also invited Dwayne to produce and act in the film.
Personal Life
Dwayne Martin resides in Los Angeles and is married to actress Tisha Campbell-Martin since 1996. Together, they have two sons, Xen (born in 2001) and Ezekiel (born in 2009).
