Montgomery, PA

April 20, 1976

NBC's Blossom hearthrob began his career doing commercials, which led to an appearance on The Tonight Show belting "Give My Regards to Broadway" at age of five. Spotted by Nell Carter, he was added to the cast of her NBC sitcom, Gimme A Break. Born (1976) and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, Lawrence was influenced by the Philly soul music scene. ~ Bil Carpenter