Celebrity Biographies
Duane Martin Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1965, August 11 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 55 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Name | duane martin |
| birth name | duane martin |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | Brooklyn, New York |
| ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Net worth | $15 million |
| weight in kg | 73 |
| Married to | Tisha Campbell-Martin |
| Kids | two |
| Divorce | Tisha Campbell-Martin |
Duane Martin is an American film and television actor best known for playing the role of Willie in White Men Can’t Jump, Jr. Philips in The Inkwell, Kyle Lee Watson in Above the Rim, and Robert James in All of Us.
He was previously married to ‘My Wife and Kids’ star Tisha Campbell-Martin with whom he shares two sons Ezequiel Martín and Xen Martín .
Born in Brooklyn, graduated from New York University
Duane Martin was born on August 11, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. He is the only son of his parents.
He is the son-in-law of Clifton Campbell , who was a laborer and singer and Mona Campbell , who was a nurse, vocal coach, gospel singer and talent manager.
Also, he is the brother-in-law of Jermaine Campbell and Tiara campbell . Martin is an American national and belongs to the African-American ethnicity.
He completed his graduation from New York University. While in college, he played NCAA Division III basketball.
Film and Television Career
Duane Martin made his television debut on the popular NBC comedy series, Out All Night , alongside Patti LaBelle , Morris Chestnut and Vivica A. Fox . He appeared in 20 episodes of the series from 1992 to 1993.
Prior to her appearance on Out All Night, she had played minor roles in Moe’s World (1990), Against the Law (1991), Roc (1992) and CBS’s School Holiday Special (1992).
In 1994, Martin appeared in a music video ” I’ll Make Love to You ” by the Boyz II Men . In 1998, he was cast along with Jon Cryer and Vivica in the Fox television sitcom, Getting Personal .
He played the role of a television reporter, Robert James , in 88 episodes of the UPN and The CW television sitcom, All of Us , from 2003 to 2007. His other television appearances include Rita Rocks (2009) and The Paul Reiser Show. (2011).
His film credits include The Seat Padding (2004), Above the Tire (1994), The Inkwell (1994) and White Men Can’t Jump (1992).
Incredible net worth of $15 million
Duane Martin has earned a substantial amount of money throughout his successful film and television career. The 54-year-old actor has an estimated net worth of $15 million.
After 22 years of marriage, the couple called it quits and shortly after the split, the actress filed for divorce from the actor in February 2018. She cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the reason for the split.
The former couple are the parents of two children; sons Ezequiel Martín and Xen Martín . After the divorce, Martin is not currently dating anyone.