Matthew Lawrence is an American actor known for his roles in popular films and television series. He rose to prominence with his role in the hit comedy film "Mrs. Doubtfire" and further gained recognition for his role in the long-running sitcom "Boy Meets World." Adding a unique element to his career, Lawrence starred alongside his real-life brothers, Joey and Andrew, in the series "Brotherly Love." In addition to acting, he is also a podcaster and singer.
February 11, 1980: Birth of Matthew Lawrence
Matthew William Mignogna, professionally known as Matthew Lawrence, was born on February 11, 1980.
1986: Singing Debut at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Matthew Lawrence made his singing debut alongside his brother Joey at the 1986 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
1991: Performance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Matthew Lawrence performed again at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1991.
1993: Appearance in Mrs. Doubtfire
In 1993, Matthew Lawrence appeared in the comedy film "Mrs. Doubtfire," starring alongside Robin Williams.
1998: Voice Role in Kiki's Delivery Service
Matthew Lawrence lent his voice to the Disney English dub of the animated film "Kiki's Delivery Service" in 1998. He worked alongside Kirsten Dunst and Phil Hartman on the project.
2004: Engagement to Heidi Mueller
Matthew Lawrence was engaged to Heidi Mueller from 2004.
2006: End of Engagement with Heidi Mueller
Matthew Lawrence's engagement to Heidi Mueller ended in 2006.
February 2007: Beginning of Relationship with Cheryl Burke
Matthew Lawrence began dating Cheryl Burke in February 2007.
2008: Breakup with Cheryl Burke
Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke broke up in 2008.
2011: Guest Appearance on "Melissa & Joey"
Matthew Lawrence made a guest appearance on the ABC Family sitcom "Melissa & Joey" in 2011. The show starred his brother Joey Lawrence.
2015: Reprising Role in "Girl Meets World"
In 2015, Matthew Lawrence reprised his role as Jack Hunter in "Girl Meets World," a spin-off and sequel to the popular series "Boy Meets World."
2017: Reunion with Cheryl Burke
Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke rekindled their relationship in 2017.
2017: Formation of Still Three Band and Release of "Lose Myself"
Matthew Lawrence, along with his brothers Joey and Andy, formed the band Still Three in 2017. They released their debut single, "Lose Myself," that February.
May 3, 2018: Engagement to Cheryl Burke
Matthew Lawrence and professional dancer Cheryl Burke got engaged on May 3, 2018.
May 23, 2019: Marriage to Cheryl Burke
Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke were married on May 23, 2019, in San Diego, California.
2021: "O Holy Night" Performance in "Mistletoe Mixup"
In the 2021 film "Mistletoe Mixup," Matthew Lawrence, along with his brothers Joey and Andrew, performed the Christmas carol "O Holy Night."
February 23, 2022: Cheryl Burke Files for Divorce
Cheryl Burke filed for divorce from Matthew Lawrence on February 23, 2022, after a period of estrangement made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2022: Competing on "Worst Cooks in America"
Matthew Lawrence participated in the twenty-fourth season of the cooking competition show "Worst Cooks in America" in May 2022. He appeared on the seventh celebrity edition titled "That's So '90s."
September 19, 2022: Divorce from Cheryl Burke Finalized
Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke's divorce was finalized on September 19, 2022.
February 2023: Launch of "Brotherly Love" Podcast
The Lawrence brothers, Matthew, Joey, and Andrew, launched their podcast titled "Brotherly Love" in February 2023. The podcast, available through PodCo, focuses on revisiting and discussing episodes of their sitcom "Brotherly Love."
April 2023: Sexual Harassment Allegation
Matthew Lawrence revealed in April 2023, during an episode of the "Brotherly Love" podcast, that he had been sexually harassed by a director associated with a Marvel production. He further shared that he was fired by his agency when he chose to leave the hotel room where the incident occurred.