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Martin Lawrence’s 9 Best Characters on ‘Martin,’ Ranked
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2 min readMar 9, 2020
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9. King Beef
Martin’s take on a blaxploitation star also recalled the dance-happy MC Hammer.
8. Bob
Every Black comedian’s go-to gag is cracking on wypipo; Martin donned whiteface and a blond wig to play Gina’s surfer dude co-worker.
7. Elroy Preston
When he’s not fixing cars, Elroy croons his personal soundtrack, the ’60s-styled “Don’t You Know No Good.”
6. Ol’ Otis
Martin donned a plush suit to play this rent-a-cop with a chip on his shoulder.
5. Edna (Mama) Payne
Martin’s overbearing, mustachioed mama routinely meddled in her son’s relationship.
4. Dragonfly Jones
There’s really nothing wrong with being 36 in a karate class — unless you get your ass kicked as consistently as Martin’s martial artist alter ego.
