Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of a cantor.
Father of composer David Lawrence.
He and wife Eydie Gormé were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1541 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
Is portrayed by his son David Lawrence in Isn't She Great (2000).
Made his recording debut for King Records at the age of 16.
Took his professional name from the first names of two nephews, Steven and Lawrence.
Went to the prom with Rona Barrett.
While a regular on Steve Allen's "The Steve Allen Plymouth Show" (1956) in the mid-50s, he met, sang with, and later married Eydie Gormé.