| Duane Martin Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 11, 1965 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hair Color | Black |
Duane Martin is an American actor who is best known for his television appearances as Robert James in All of Us (2003–2007), Detective Ben Baines in L.A.’s Finest (2019-2020), Steven Lewis in the present-day reinterpretation of Bel-Air (2022-Present), etc. Additionally, he has made numerous film appearances playing Willie Lewis in White Men Can’t Jump (1992), Joel Martin in Scream 2 (1997), Jr. Phillips in The Inkwell (1994), Kyle Lee Watson in Above the Rim (1994), Michael ‘Mike’ in Deliver Us from Eva (2003), Derrick in The Seat Filler (2004), etc.
Born Name
Duane Martin
Nick Name
Duane
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Duane studied at the New York University until his graduation. While studying there, he played NCAA Division III basketball and, in 1989, got signed as an undrafted free agent to a non-guaranteed contract with the popular team New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Unfortunately, he got cut not long after and didn’t get to play in the NBA.
Occupation
Actor
Manager
Duane Martin has been represented by –
- Kohner Agency
- Atlas Artists
Net Worth
In 2023, Duane Martin’s net worth was $500,000 according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
71 kg or 156.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Spouse
Duane Martin has dated –
- Tisha Campbell (1992-2018) – In 1992, he fell in love with actress Tisha Campbell, who rose to fame playing Janet ‘Jay’ Marie Johnson-Kyle in the sitcom, My Wife and Kids (2001-2005). The couple tied the knot a few years later on August 17, 1996. Tisha gave birth to 2 sons named Xen Waheed Martin (b. August 8, 2001) and Ezekiel Czar Martin (b. September 8, 2009). However, in 2018, they decided to split after more than 2 decades together and their divorce was finalized in December 2020.
- Will Smith (2011) – He was RUMORed to be dating The Fresh Prince of Bel Air actor and his co-star Will Smith in the past.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Prominent lips
Duane Martin Favorite Things
- Restaurant – Cecconi’s
- Go-To Take-Out Restaurant – Coley’s Jamaican
- Snack – Butter Pecan Ice Cream by Häagen-Dazs
- Guilty Pleasure –Â Red Velvet Bread Pudding
Source – The Hollywood Reporter
Duane Martin Facts
- In 1994, he was featured in the music video for the hit song I’ll Make Love to You by the R&B group, Boyz II Men.
- In November 2023, actor Will Smith‘s former assistant Brother Bilaal made a scandalous claim during his interview on Unwine With Tasha K stating that, decades ago, he had found Smith having a*al sex with Martin in the latter’s dressing room. In response, the Bad Boys (1995) actor’s team called the shocking claims “unequivocally false” and threatened legal actions against Bilaal.
- One food he does not like to eat is oysters.
- Duane was born on the same day as other notable Hollywood celebrities such as Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Owen Olivers, Hulk Hogan, Joe Rogan, Ursula Corbero, Charlie Sexton, Nigel Harman, Alyson Stoner, Anna Gunn, Jazzy Anne, Whitney Wren, Tomi Lahren, and many others.
- From 2013 to 2016, he starred in the reality series called Real Husbands of Hollywood on BET, which is a parody of The Real Housewives franchise that airs on the Bravo channel. Other husbands who joined him on the show were creator Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, Nelly, J. B. Smoove, etc.
Featured Image by Duane Martin / Instagram
