Duane Martin is a triple threat in Hollywood and has proven himself as
a true maverick with a career that expands beyond Hollywood. Not only
do his good looks and impeccable comedic timing earn him respect in the
acting arena, but he is an accomplished writer and producer.
Duane was last seen starring in a film he wrote, produced, raised funds
and starred in
The Seat Filler (2004) with
Kelly Rowland of
Destiny's Child. Duane distributed the
film via his newly formed company, "The Momentum Experience", which
takes a film and tours it like a play by buying out a large theater and
offering the audience a full entertainment experience. Hollywood heavy
hitters such as
Will Smith and
Blair Underwood have become investors in
"The Momentum Experience" after seeing first hand how powerful the
company has become.
The Seat Filler (2004) opened via
"The Momentum Experience" in Atlanta to huge success and enjoyed a
$50,000 per screen average, virtually unheard of in Hollywood. In
addition, this film was chosen to close the 8th Annual Urbanworld Film
Festival. Duane sold the film to Magnolia Pictures who released it on
DVD to huge success.
He also starred opposite
LL Cool J and
Gabrielle Union in
Deliver Us from Eva (2003)
for USA/Focus Films. Another film Martin wrote, produced and starred in
is
Ride or Die (2003)
opposite
Vivica A. Fox. Duane is producing
another comedy, "Mother's Day" with
Will Smith's "Overbrook
Entertainment". He recently sold the golf comedy, "Inglewoods", to New
Line Cinema. Duane will produce this film with
Lawrence Bender and will also star
opposite
Jamie Foxx.
His other acting film credits include
The Groomsmen (2003),
Any Given Sunday (1999), "Scream
2", "Down Periscope", "White Men Can't Jump", "Woo", "The Faculty", and
"Above the Rim".
Duane is currently the only black male lead on a half hour comedy,
starring on CW's hit series "All Of Us." The show is produced by and
loosely based on the lives of Duane's longtime friends, Will and Jada
Pinkett Smith. Duane's other television credits include guest star
appearances in "Abby", "Yes Dear", "Girlfriends", "Between Brothers",
"Living Single" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". He produced and
starred in the acclaimed FOX series "Getting Personal". Also, Duane was
nominated for a Daytime Emmy for his role in the CBS telefilm
"Different Worlds: An Interracial Love Story". He also starred opposite
Patty LaBelle in "Out All Night" and hosted 20 episodes of NBC's late
night talk show "Later."
A native of New York and NYU graduate, Duane was drafted by the New
York Knicks before pursuing an acting career. His love for sports and
his entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to start his own sports agency,
Impact Sports. Duane launched Impact sports with 2 clients holding $1
Million in contracts, the company has expanded and now represents 50
clients and hold $1 Billion in contracts. Impact has become the
premiere sports agency in the industry and handles some of the most
sought after players in the NFL, NHL and MLB.
After acquiring an extensive real estate holdings portfolio in his own
right, Duane recently launched a real estate company which will
revitalize homes in the inner-city by giving underprivileged families
the rare opportunity to become home owners.
Duane lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Tisha Campbell-Martin
and their son.
The Seat Filler(2004)
Ride or Die(2003)
The Neighborhood(2018)as Mr. Isaacs
Bel-Air(2022)as Steven Lewis
L.A.'s Finest(2019)as Ben Baines
L.A.'s Finest: Behind the Scenes Extras(2019)as Ben Baines
The Odd Couple(2015)as Michael
Break Up in Love(2022)
Partners in Rhyme(2021)
Getting Personal(1998)
Real Husbands of Hollywood(2022)as Self
Red Table Talk(2018)as Self
Meet the Peetes(2018)as Self
Unsung Hollywood(2014)as Self
Real Husbands of Hollywood(2013)as Self
