Personal life
Lawrence was born Joseph Mignogna, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Donna Mignogna, a personnel manager, and Joseph Mignogna, Sr., an insurance broker. His family's surname was changed to "Lawrence" during his childhood. He has two brothers, actors Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence. He began 芝居 at a very young age. He also graduated from Abington フレンズ School in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. He also attended Southampton Summer 日 Camp with his brother Matt when he was a child.

Lawrence dated actress Kellie Martin. In 1994, he also dated actress Katherine Heigl....