| J. D. Lawrence | |
| Birth Date: | 6 August 1967 |
| Occupation: | Film producer, film writer and album artist |
Jaron D. "J. D." Lawrence (born August 6, 1967) is an American writer, director and producer of films, television and urban stage plays.[1] On April 1, 2018, he released the drama series Your Husband Is Cheating On Us, which was premiered on Bravo TV.[2]
Lawrence grew up in Amityville, New York. His family business, Who's Laughing Now, has produced "dramedies" (comedy-drama) for the past 25 years. He and his family have launched more than 20 productions, debuting in theaters across the US.[3] He is known for his one-man play, SKITZophrenia, where Lawrence broke a Guinness World Record for "Most Characters Played by One Actor in a Single Theatre". He played 72 different character in the 90-minute production.[4]
Lawrence grew up with a speech impediment, for which he was teased. He believed playing different characters is how he overcame the disorder.[5] Lawrence went to Amityville Memorial High School, where he learned to read music and played trombone in the school band. After high school, he moved to Brooklyn, where he began his production and music career. His daughters, Breanna and Taylour, are also involved in his productions.
Lawrence won a Telly Award for his local cable broadcast The J.D. Lawrence Show.[6]