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Duane Martin Biography

Birth Name:Duane Martin

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for two BET Comedy Awards, one for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for "All of Us" and the other for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Box Office Movie for "Deliver Us from Eva․"
  • Launched a real estate company which revitalizes homes in the inner city for underprivileged families
  • Nominated for an Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for "All of Us․"
  • Graduated from New York University
  • Was drafted by the New York Knicks before deciding to pursue an acting career
  • Quote: "I judge people on their recovery-if anybody did anything that they're not proud of and they are able to recover from it․ That's how you judge a person․"
  • Best known for his roles in "Above the Rim," "Deliver Us from Eva," and "All of Us․"
  • Owner of the sports management company Impact Sports

Awards

  • 2004BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Box Office Movie: nominated
  • 2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2007Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated