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How many celebrities named Lawrence or Laurence can you think of? The famous Lawrences and Laurences below have many different professions, including notable actors named Laurence, famous musicians named Lawrence, and even athletes named Lawrence.
Laurence Fishburne is certainly one of the most famous Laurences on this list. One of the famous actors named Laurence, he is best known for playing Morpheus in The Matrix films. Boyz n the Hood, Apocalypse Now, and What's Love Got To Do With It are among his notable projects.
Another of the famous people with the first name Lawrence is Lawrence Welk. He was the bandleader and host of The Lawrence Welk Show. “Beer Barrel Polka” and “Tonight You Belong To Me” are among his popular songs.
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21Laurence Fishburne
1961-07-30Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Laurence John Fishburne III (born July 30, 1961) is an American actor, playwright, producer,... more2
21Laurence Olivier
1907-05-22Birthplace: England, Dorking
Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, (; 22 May 1907 – 11 July 1989) was an English actor and... more3
18Lawrence Welk
1903-03-11Birthplace: Strasburg, North Dakota, United States of America
Lawrence Welk (March 11, 1903 – May 17, 1992) was an American musician, accordionist,... more4
17Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
1971-09-22Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. (born September 22, 1971) is an American character actor who has... more5
18Lawrence Ferlinghetti
1919-03-24Birthplace: Yonkers, New York, United States of America
Lawrence Monsanto Ferlinghetti (March 24, 1919 – February 22, 2021) was an American poet,... more6
17Lawrence Kasdan
1949-01-14Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America
Lawrence Edward Kasdan (born January 14, 1949) is an American screenwriter, director and... more7
12Lawrence Eugene Williams
1935-05-10Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Lawrence Eugene Williams (May 10, 1935 – January 7, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues and... more8
17Lawrence Block
1938-06-24Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA
Lawrence Block (born June 24, 1938) is an American crime writer best known for two... more9
11Lawrence Leung
1977-08-25Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Lawrence Leung (born 25 August 1977) is an Australian comedian, writer and director from... more10
15Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
1953-09-04Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (born September 4, 1953) is an American actor and singer. He has... more11
12Lawrence Brown
1907-08-03Birthplace: Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence Brown or Laurence Brown may refer to: Lawrence Benjamin Brown (1893–1972), American... more12
11Lawrence Gowan
1956-11-22Birthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Lawrence Henry Gowan (born 22 November 1956) is a Scottish Canadian musician, born in Glasgow.... more13
10Laurence Harvey
1928-10-01Birthplace: Joniškis, Lithuania
Laurence Harvey (born Laruschka Mischa Skikne; 1 October 1928 – 25 November 1973) was a... more14
10Lawrence Gray
1898-07-28Birthplace: California, United States of America
Lawrence Gray (July 28, 1898 – February 2, 1970) was an American actor of the 1920s and 1930s.... more15
14Lawrence Dane
1937-04-03Birthplace: Gatineau, Canada
Lawrence Dane is an actor.... more16
11Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
1965-03-11Birthplace: Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Laurence Roderick Llewelyn-Bowen (born 11 March 1965) is a British self-styled "homestyle... more17
15Laurence Fox
1978-05-26Birthplace: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Laurence Paul Fox (born 26 May 1978) is an English actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist,... more18
15Lawrence Dobkin
1919-09-16Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Lawrence "Larry" Dobkin (September 16, 1919 – October 28, 2002) was an American television... more19
15Lawrence Taylor
1959-02-04Birthplace: Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America
Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959), nicknamed "L.T.", is an American former... more20
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11Lawrence Guterman
1966-07-18Birthplace: Canada, North America, Americas, DVD Region 1
Lawrence Guterman (born July 18, 1966) is a Canadian film director known for his work in... more22
11Laurence Luckinbill
1934-11-21Birthplace: USA, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Laurence George Luckinbill (born November 21, 1934) is an American actor, playwright and... more23
11Lawrence Eagleburger
1930-08-01Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger (August 1, 1930 – June 4, 2011) was an American statesman and... more24
8Lawrence Kudlow
1947-08-20Birthplace: New Jersey, United States of America
Lawrence Alan Kudlow (born August 20, 1947) is an American financial analyst and former... more25
10Lawrence Doherty
1875-10-08Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Hugh Laurence "Laurie" Doherty (8 October 1875 – 21 August 1919) was a British tennis player... more