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Matthew LawrenceAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 11.02.1980
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Matthew Lawrence
- Early Acting Career
- Thrillers and Comedies
- Success in "Mrs. Doubtfire"
- Later Career
Biography of Matthew Lawrence
Matthew William Lawrence was born in 1980 in Abington, Pennsylvania, USA, to Donna and Joseph Lawrence, a manager and insurance broker. He grew up with his two brothers, Joey and Andrew. Matthew attended Abington Friends School.
Early Acting Career
Matthew Lawrence began his acting career in the early 1980s and quickly gained recognition for his television roles, much like his brothers. In 1987, he played the role of young Neal Page in the hilarious comedy "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" directed by John Hughes. The film, starring Steve Martin and John Candy, remains one of the best Hollywood comedies and continues to captivate audiences.
Thrillers and Comedies
In 1988, Matthew appeared in the thriller "Pulse" directed by Paul Golding, and in 1990, he starred in the thriller "Tales from the Darkside: The Movie" directed by John Harrison. The film consisted of three short stories based on Stephen King's tales, which a young boy tells a witch to buy time for his own rescue.
Success in "Mrs. Doubtfire"
In 1993, Lawrence joined the cast of the famous comedy "Mrs. Doubtfire" directed by Chris Columbus. The film, starring Robin Williams and Sally Field, received numerous awards, including an Academy Award. In 1998, Lawrence appeared in the comedy "Strike!" directed by Sarah Kernochan, and in 1999, he and his brother Andrew acted in the family drama "Family Tree" directed by Duane Clark.
Later Career
In 2000, Lawrence landed the lead role in the film "Big Monster on Campus" directed by Mitch Marcus. Throughout the 2000s, he appeared in various films, including "The Hot Chick" directed by Tom Brady, "Cheats" directed by Andrew Gurland, "The Comebacks" directed by Brady, and "Trucker" directed by James Mottern.
In 2009, he starred in the horror film "Creature of Darkness" directed by Mark Staffer, and in 2010, he was announced to appear in the drama film "Fort McCoy" directed by Michael Worth.
