American songwriter and record producer Philip Martin Lawrence II who was born July 17, 1980, is best known for his collaborations with Bruno Mars as part of the songwriting and production duo The Smeezingtons. 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. On the majority of the tracks published through these endeavors, Lawrence collaborates as co-writer and co-producer. He performs vocals with the band The Hooligans, which tours with Mars.

Where did Philip Lawrence go to college and high school? Did Philip Lawrence go to film school?

Reitz Memorial High School was where he studied. He has legal and psychology degrees and is a Gulf War combat veteran. At the Stella Alder Studio of Acting and Theater in Los Angeles, he pursued acting studies.