I, Laurence: Fishburne goes back to real name 'What 's Love star was billed as Larry in several earlier movies ... billing for "What's Love Got to Do With It?" may cause a double take: starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne.

may cause a double take: starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne. Laurence Fishburne? Any relation to Larry Fishburne. of "Deep Cover." "Class Action" and "Boy/ N the Hood"? The same. "Interestingly enough.

By BOB THOMAS Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The billing for "What's Love Got to Do With It?" may cause a double take: starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne. Laurence Fishburne? Any relation to Larry Fishburne, ...

Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The billing for "What's Love Got to Do With It?" may cause a double take: starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne. Laurence Fishburne? Any relation to Larry Fishburne, of "Deep Cover," ...

LOS ANGELES -The billing for "What's Love Got to Do With It?" may cause a double take: starring Angela Bnssett and I^aurence Fishburne. Laurence Fishburne? Any relation to Larry Fishburne, of Deep Cover," "Class Action" and "Boyz N the ...

Laurence Fishburne played more recent and glamorous roles. It made for a thick skin, an actor's most valuable asset. Larry may not fit now, but it was how a generation of moviegoers were first introduced to Fishburne in "Apocalypse Now.

IF the name Laurence Fishburne sounds vaguely familiar, it isn't too surprising. The actor, known as Larry Fishburne in movies like "Boyz 'N the Hood" and "Deep Cover," has adjusted his name to befit his new-found stardom.

Not only did Laurence Fishburne act in his new film, he wrote the play it is based on, and the movie script, and was one of the producers. Oh yeah, he directed it, too. "It all kind of happened by accident," Fishburne said.

February 22,1995 A star on the rise Resurgent Fishburne turns film hat trick. By RIC LEYVA Associated Press Writer. NEW YORK - Laurence "don't-call-me-Larry" Fishburne doesn't jump down your throat if you let the nickname.

Laurence Fishburne takes on the Bard. By Cindy Pearlman Othello (Laurence Fisbume) makes the mistake of listening to his supposed friend lago (Kenneth Branagh) in the drama "Othello." don't let anybody get in your way .