Duane Martin facts for kids
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Duane Martin
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| Born | August 11, 1965 New York City, U.S.
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| Education | New York University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Partner(s) | Ashley Marie Jones (2023–present) |
| Children | 2 |
Duane Martin is an American actor. He was born on August 11, 1965. He started his acting career on TV shows. Later, he became well-known for playing Robert James on the sitcom All of Us. He also played Detective Ben Baines on the police show L.A.'s Finest.
Duane Martin has been in many movies too. Some of his films include White Men Can't Jump (1992) and Above the Rim (1994). He also appeared in The Faculty (1998) and The Seat Filler (2004).
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Early Life and Education
Duane Martin was born in Brooklyn, a part of New York City. He went to New York University and graduated from there. While at NYU, he played basketball for the school team.
In 1989, he even signed a contract with the New York Knicks. This is a famous team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). However, he was cut from the team soon after and never played in an official NBA game.
Acting Career Highlights
Duane Martin started his TV career with a role on the NBC comedy show Out All Night. This show starred Patti LaBelle and Vivica A. Fox. He also appeared in a music video for the group Boyz II Men in 1994.
In 1998, he was part of the cast for the Fox sitcom Getting Personal. From 2003 to 2007, he played Robert James on the show All of Us. He also had a role on Rita Rocks (2009) with his former wife, Tisha Campbell. Later, he played Fernando on The Paul Reiser Show in 2011.
Notable Film Roles
Duane Martin has played several memorable characters in movies. He was Willie in the 1992 film White Men Can't Jump. He also played Jr. Phillips in The Inkwell (1994). Another big role was Kyle Lee Watson in Above the Rim (1994).
In the romantic comedy The Seat Filler (2004), he played Derrick Harver. Derrick was a law student who fell in love with a famous person. Duane Martin also played himself in the BET comedy series Real Husbands of Hollywood. In 2017, he played Louil Silas, Jr. in the TV miniseries The New Edition Story.
Personal Life
Duane Martin met actress Tisha Campbell in 1990. They got married on August 17, 1996. They have two sons together. Tisha Campbell filed for divorce in February 2018. Their divorce was finalized in December 2020.
In February 2024, Duane Martin announced that he was engaged to model Ashley Marie Jones.
Film and Television Appearances
Duane Martin has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of them.
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1992 | White Men Can't Jump | Willie Lewis |
| 1994 | Above the Rim | Kyle Lee Watson |
| 1994 | The Inkwell | Jr. Phillips |
| 1996 | Down Periscope | Jefferson 'Stoneball' Jackson |
| 1997 | Fakin' da Funk | Brandon |
| 1997 | Scream 2 | Joel Martin |
| 1998 | Woo | Frankie |
| 1998 | The Faculty | Officer #1 |
| 1999 | Mutiny | B.J. Teach |
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday | Willie's Agent |
| 2003 | Deliver Us from Eva | Michael 'Mike' |
| 2003 | What Boys Like | Phil |
| 2003 | Ride or Die | Conrad 'Rad' McRae |
| 2004 | The Seat Filler | Derrick |
| 2015 | Sister Code | Duane Shakir |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1991 | Against the Law | - |
| 1992 | Roc | Kenny |
| 1992 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Jordan |
| 1992–93 | Out All Night | Vidal Thomas |
| 1993 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Duane |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | The Prince (voice) |
| 1995 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Duane |
| 1997 | Living Single | Ty Richardson |
| 1997 | Between Brothers | Mason |
| 1998 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Jim |
| 1998 | Getting Personal | Milo Doucette |
| 2000 | Girlfriends | Preston C. Hall |
| 2001 | One on One | Elliott |
| 2002 | Intimate Portrait | Himself |
| 2002 | Yes, Dear | Alan |
| 2003 | Abby | - |
| 2003-07 | All of Us | Robert James |
| 2006 | Ghost Whisperer | Ashton Belluso |
| 2007 | E! True Hollywood Story | Himself |
| 2008 | The Game | Himself |
| 2009 | Rita Rocks | Chuck DeShannon |
| 2011 | The Paul Reiser Show | Fernando |
| 2013–16 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Himself |
| 2015 | Unsung Hollywood | Himself |
| 2017 | The Odd Couple | Michael |
| 2017 | The New Edition Story | Louil Silas Jr. |
| 2017 | Unsung Hollywood | Himself |
| 2018 | Meet the Peetes | Himself |
| 2019–20 | L.A.'s Finest | Ben Baines |
| 2022 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Himself |
| 2022 | Bel-Air | Steven Lewis |
Awards and Nominations
Duane Martin has been recognized for his acting work.
- BET Comedy Awards
- 2004: Nominated for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Box Office Movie" for Deliver Us From Eva.
- 2005: Nominated for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" for All of Us.
- Daytime Emmy Award
- 1993: Nominated for "Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special" for CBS Schoolbreak Special.
- NAACP Image Award
- 2007: Nominated for "Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series" for All of Us.
See also
In Spanish: Duane Martin para niños
