The Net Worth of Christopher Play Martin
$300 Thousand
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Christopher Play Martin, born on July 10, 1962, in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, USA, is widely known for his career as a hip hop artist. He gained fame as one half of the duo, Kid ‘n’ Play, alongside Christopher Reid. Apart from his music career, he has also made a name for himself in acting, appearing in notable TV and film titles such as the “House Party” film series, “Class Act” (1992), and “Rising To The Top” (1999). Martin has been actively involved in the entertainment industry since 1986.
The estimated net worth of Christopher Play Martin is $300,000, as of late 2016. The majority of his wealth comes from his successful involvement in the entertainment industry as a musician and actor. Additionally, he has earned from his career as a teacher.
Christopher Play Martin Net Worth $300,000
Christopher Play Martin grew up in New York City, where he completed his education at the High School of Art and Design before enrolling at Lehman College in the Bronx.
His career began in the mid-1980s when he served as an MC for the group Quicksilver and the Super Lovers. It was during this time that he met and befriended Christopher “Kid” Reid. The duo then went on to form the hip hop duo Kid`n Play.
Working with Reid, Christopher released three studio albums. Their debut album, titled “2 Hype”, was released in 1988 and achieved gold status. Their second album, “Kid ‘n Play’s Funhouse”, also achieved gold status and further bolstered Martin’s net worth. Before disbanding, the duo released one more album, “Face the Nation” in 1991, which included the hit “Ain`t Gonna Hurt Nobody”.
Christopher also ventured into acting, making his debut in the film “House Party” as Peter “Play” Martin, and reprising his role in the sequels “House Party 2” (1991) and “House Party 3” (1994). His most recent credit includes an appearance in the film “Funny Business” in 2014, contributing further to his net worth.
In addition to his music and acting career, Christopher worked as a hip hop teacher at North Carolina Central University. However, he was let go from the position due to budget cuts in 2009. He currently serves as a professional-in-residence with the Institute for Hip Hop and Music Industry Studies at Florida A & M University.
Christopher was married to actress Shari Headley from 1993 to 1995 and has a child with her. He also has a child with Janae Yvonne Jackson. Presently, he resides in Durham, North Carolina and collaborates with the organization Campaign for Change in his spare time.
| Full Name | Christopher Martin |
| Net Worth | $300 Thousand |
| Date Of Birth | July 10, 1962 |
| Died | November 25, 2015, London, United Kingdom |
| Place Of Birth | Jamaica, Queens, New York City |
| Height | 1.86 m |
| Profession | Rapper |
| Education | St. Jago High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Shari Headley (m. 1993–1995) |
| Children | Skyler Martin, Vannessa Martin-Jackson |
| Parents | Anthony Martin, Alison Martin, Hymn for the Weekend, The Scientist, Paradise |
| Siblings | Nicola Martin, Richard Martin, Alex Martin, Hymn for the Weekend, The Scientist, Paradise |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0552086/ |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Song of the Year, NME Award for Hottest Man, Hymn for the Weekend, The Scientist, Paradise |
| Music Groups | Kid ‘n Play |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Rock Song, Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media, MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video, NME Award for Hero of the Year, NME Award for Worst Dressed, Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track, Hymn for the Weekend, The Scientist, Paradise |
| Movies | Welcome to Durham, USA, House Party 3, Class Act, House Party 2, House Party, The Toughest Girl in the World, Rising to the Top, Welcome to Durham, USA, House Party 3, Class Act, House Party 2, House Party, The Toughest Girl in the World, Rising to the Top |
| TV Shows | Kid ‘n Play, Food Jammers |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Father of Christopher Martin Jr.. |
| 2 | Brother of Bridgette Martin. |
| 3 | Is now a Christian evangelist, documentary film producer, and motivational speaker. [July 2008] |
| 4 | Has a son with ex-wife Shari Headley. |
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| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Movie Madness | 2016 | Mayor Johnson |
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