Laurence Tureaud Jr: All About The Son of Mr. T and His Bio

Laurence Tureaud Jr is the son of one of the veteran actors Mr. T who is better known for his roles in several movies and TV shows. Especially, his iconic characters in the 1980s television series The A-Team and the hit movie Rocky III garnered him huge fame. The latter project is the third installment in the Rockey film series, starring the Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone as the main actor. 

Well, since Laurence is the son of Mr. T, many people are curious to know about his professional and personal life. But, unlike his father, Tureaud Jr. has kept himself out of the media. 

So, let’s find out what is Mr. T’s son Laurence up to these days, his age, family details, and more. 

Who Are Laurence Tureaud Jr.’s Parents?

Laurence Tureaud Jr is the son of famous actor Mr. T and his late former wife Phyllis Clark. While his father is quiet in the media, his mother Phyllis was entirely behind the scene. She used to live in Chicago before her death.

Apparently, some sources reported Clark was born and raised in Russia. Born in July 1951, Phyllis was one year older than her former husband Mr. T. 

How Old Is Laurence Tureaud Jr? His Ethnic Background

Laurence is 37 years old as of 2023. One of the youngest children of Mr. T with his ex-wife Clark, Laurence was born in 1986, in Chicago, IL. Talking about his ethnicity, Tureaud Jr. is an Afro-American and has an American nationality. 

Unfortunately, his other childhood details including his schooling are still out of the media. 

What Does Mr. T’s Son Laurence Tureaud Jr Do?

As mentioned above Laurence is living his life quite secretly. Further, there are no reports on what Laurence is doing at present. He rose to fame as the son of Mr. T.

His father has been in the entertainment world since the 1980s who made his film debut with roles in two movies Penitentiary II and Rocky III in 1982. And, the last one turned out to be a huge project in his initial career, paving the way to several other triumphant movies and TV shows. 

His Father Mr. T’s Other Movies and TV Shows

Making his entry with some big projects in 1982, Mr. T, popularly known for his distinctive hairstyle and tough-guy persona gradually landed several other roles in both movies and TV shows. 

He appeared in movies like D.C. Cab (1983), Be Somebody… or Be Somebody’s Fool! (1984), WrestleMania 2 (1986), and more. Additionally, the actor had a minor role in an American superhero movie Inspector Gadget in 1999, followed by Not Another Teen Movie (2001). And the last big-screen project Mr. T ever worked on was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in 2009.  

Besides, Laurence Tureaud Jr.’s father Mr.T also has a successful career on TV. He appeared in a number of popular television shows like Saturday Night Live, Diff’rent Strokes, Dean Martin Celebrity Roast, and more. 

In 2006, Laurence’s dad also appeared in a reality TV series I Pity the Fool, aired on TV Land. The title of the show was actually inspired by Mr. T’s catchphrase from Rocky III. 

Furthermore, from 2011 – 2013, the actor appeared in a clip show World’s Craziest Fools, followed by his last TV credit so far Dancing with the Stars in 2017. 

Laurence Tureaud Jr’s Siblings: His Brother Filed a Lawsuit Against His Dad

As said above, Laurence Tureaud Jr is the youngest child of Mr. T and his former spouse Phyllis. So, who are his older siblings? He has two older sisters named Lesa Tureaud, 52, and Erika Clark, 45. 

There are also reports Laurence has a younger half-brother named Alexander Taylor who attracted huge media attention following his $5.2 million lawsuit against his father in June 2013. He claimed on his petition his dad abandoned him early and was contactless forever.

He also said that Mr. T abused him as a child. As per reports, the Rockey alumni had his alleged son Alexander, born on 25th May 1988 with a woman Vanessa Taylor. 

Laurence’s One Sister is a Promising Stand-Up Comedian and Other One is a Therapist

As said above, Laurence’s sister Erika Clark is a budding stand-up comedian who often does comedies on Chicago’s competitive stand-up comedy circuit. She is also a host of a morning radio show in Chicago. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Before comedy, Erika used to teach children with Autism and Down syndrome. On the other hand, her other sister named Lesa is a therapist. Born in Jan 1971, his older sister Lesa worked as a therapist at One Home Unit from Jan 2010 to Sept and was also a detention therapist at the 19th Judicial Circuit Court Lake County Courthouse. 

Is Laurence Tureaud Jr Married? Details on His Love Life

Tureaud isn’t married to anyone publically at present. As mentioned early, the star kid has remained hush-hush when it comes to his love life. Saying so, it is hard to locate anything about his personal life be it his marriage or his dating life.

Some online tabloids reported Laurence is single at present.   

His Net Worth

Laurence Tureaud Jr has an estimated net worth of $300,000 in 2023. In the meantime, his father Mr. T’s fortune is $1 million. He has predominantly made his fortune from his work in both movies and TV shows. 

Quick Facts About Mr. T’s Son Laurence Tureaud Jr

• He is 37 years old now. 
• Laurence is the son of Mr. T and his former spouse Phyllis Clark. 
• He has three siblings; one is into comedy.
• His nationality is American.