Early Life
Lawrence was born in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, the son of Donna, a personnel manager, and Joseph Lawrence, Sr., an insurance broker. His family's surname was changed to Lawrence from Mignogna before he was born. He is of Italian descent. He has two brothers, Joey and Andrew, both of whom are actors. Lawrence attended classes at Abington Friends School.
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