Lawrence, 47, came from a performing arts household. His mother Cheryl is a vocalist and the choir director for Grace Lutheran Church’s Sounds of Grace.
Father Phil Sr. was a well-known disc jockey who hosted talent shows in his community, most notably the Black History Month Talent Show at the Old National Events Plaza, formerly the Vanderburgh Auditorium.
The Browne Sisters are an R&B and blues group made up of his second cousins Gina Moore and Joan Moore-Mobley. Gospel and inspirational musicians Shane and DeVonna are siblings.
At age 6, he performed at one of his father’s talent shows in the early 1980s and experienced his first taste of success.
Philip Lawrence’s top movies and TV shows
“Shazam (2019)”, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”, and “Rio 2 (2014)” are among Lawrence’s notable films.
Philip Lawrence’s awards and nominations
For his efforts, he has received eight Grammy Awards. The Grammy Awards recognized Lawrence’s most recent recording, 24K Magic, with victories in the Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album, and Best R&B Performance categories.
