Actor, Comedian, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist - Mark Christopher Lawrence, Exceptional Talent!

Online, November 12, 2009 (Newswire.com) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Lawrence is an American actor, stand-up comedian, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is known for his role as Big Mike on the NBC series Chuck. Gaining notoriety for his clever character impersonations, Lawrence's true talent is his genuine ability to make others laugh and his indisputable love for the well-being of humanity.

Lawrence's talents come to life in major motion pictures such as, The Pursuit of Happyness, alongside Will Smith; feature films such as The Island, Christmas With The Kranks, Garfield, K-PAX and Terminator II. Some of Lawrence's credited television appearances include Weeds, My Name Is Earl, Reba, Martin, and Seinfeld. Lawrence is also known for his role as D.J., Tone Def, in the 1994 satirical rap mockumentary, Fear of a Black Hat.

Lawrence being an individual of many traits collaborated with three business partners to form the Black Theater Artist's Workshop. Originally, an alliance with The Los Angeles Theater Center, the workshop grew to become its own entity. Lawrence has also launched his own company, Prayer Dudz, which recently released a new DVD entitled, SHOUT! An Evening of Gospel Comedy. This humorously entertaining DVD features amateur comedians, musicians, and singers, as well as, seasoned professionals. The bold, hip, and socially-conscious comedy is a thrill for the entire family.

A native of Compton, California, Lawrence discovered ways to entertain himself with his innate talent of imitating and mimicking neighborhood companions. He then developed an astonishing ability to adopt dynamic mannerisms and characters. Lawrence secured a full scholarship to the University of Southern California by remaining loyal and focused on performance skills he had developed over the years. While studying at USC, Lawrence sharpened his craft by working professionally with the critically acclaimed Los Angeles Theater Center. Eventually, a Hollywood talent agent took notice of his raw technique, which allowed Lawrence to land his first job in television- a role on Hill Street Blues. Upon graduating, Lawrence won a NAACP award for his role in Glass House (Ken Davis) and gained attention from film director, James Cameron, who casted him as the Burly Attendant of the insane asylum in action-thriller Terminator II. Impressed by his comedic abilities, Cameron extended Lawrence's two days of work into several weeks of production; launching, the beginning of Lawrence's flourishing career.

As a philanthropist, Lawrence brings awareness of social, political and economic issues through comedy. He is devoted to educating young individuals about the various facets of the entertainment industry. Lawrence's genuine altruistic spirit is exemplified through his support and contribution to charities such as, Operation Smile, ACT Today, and Spirit of the Heart to name a few. Lawrence appreciation for the blessings and opportunities afforded to him spills over into his involvement with organizations that primarily assist children, diabetics, and breast cancer patients.

A force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry, Lawrence continues to build an empire of longevity. For more information on Mark Christopher Lawrence and to purchase the DVD SHOUT!, visit www.markchristopherlawrence.com.

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