Born in New Jersey, U.S. to Paul, a doctor, and Joan, a teacher, Lawrence is an American cinematographer associated with films like The Chumscrubber (2005), I Love You, Man (2009), The Hangover (2009), Due Date (2010), and The Dictator (2012). Sher turned director with the 2017 drama film Bastards. The film stars Owen Wilson, Ed Helms, J. K. Simmons, Terry Bradshaw, Ving Rhames, Katie Aselton, Katt Williams, June Squibb and Glenn Close in important roles. His 2019 releases include Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Joker.