Marty Whiteman

**Marty Whiteman** is one of the main five characters of Suburbia. He is the son of Kyle Whiteman.

He is voiced by Anijah Tazewell

## Biography

Marty Whiteman is a 14-year-old boy, the sole offspring of Kyle Whiteman, who holds the title of the wealthiest man in Suburbia. Due to his father's overbearing nature, Marty has grown up as an anxious recluse, sheltered from the realities of the outside world. Marty is a huge fan of Night Paladin,

## Appearance

Marty is a slender young boy who dresses in a blue collared shirt, complemented by black overall straps, black pants, and black shoes. He also sports braces on his teeth and has a short buzz-cut hairstyle.

## Personality

Marty is an anxious young boy with underdeveloped social skills, largely because his father's wealth and status have kept him isolated from peers his own age. His braces contribute to a slight lisp, which occasionally leads to him inadvertently spitting while speaking. Easily influenced by his friends and lacking situational awareness, Marty is not particularly adept at navigating social scenarios.

## Relationships

### Family

#### Mother

In the series, not much information is provided about Marty's mother. What is known comes from his father Kyle, who states that Marty's mother does not love him. This sparse detail introduces a sense of mystery and complexity to Marty's character, potentially explaining some of his behavior and motivations. It also adds a layer of emotional weight, as the absence or perceived lack of maternal love can be a significant factor in a person's life.

#### Kyle Whiteman

In the series, Kyle, Marty's father, is an overprotective figure who goes to great lengths to shield his son from the outside world. His fears appear to be somewhat validated when Marty experiences a series of unfortunate events upon leaving the house in the first episode, "Welcome To Suburbia." Getting hit by a car driven by Sonya Latrell and being stung by a talking bee after insulting it are incidents that Kyle uses to reinforce his belief that the outside world is too dangerous for Marty.

### Friends

#### Ping Pong

Based on their initial on-screen interaction in Suburbia, it's implied that Pong and Marty have a history together, although the specifics are not explicitly detailed. The casual, familiar way they speak to each other suggests that they've interacted before the series begins, setting the stage for a relationship that has some depth to it.

#### Durrell Latrell

In the web of relationships that Marty navigates, Durrell stands out as the most understanding, kind, and empathetic friend to him. Despite coming from a tough background in the hood, Durrell possesses a nuanced perspective and a heightened level of empathy, particularly when interacting with Marty. This could be attributed to Durrell's own life experiences, which have likely given him insights into the complexities and struggles that people face, making him less judgmental and more understanding.

#### LaMarcus Juniors

When LaMarcus and Marty first meet, their interaction sets off a chain of events that reveals complex facets of their personalities. LaMarcus, who persuades Marty to throw a party, seems like a catalyst for breaking the barriers of Marty's sheltered life. However, the party goes awry, leading to their arrest and framing for a crime they didn't commit.

While incarcerated, LaMarcus initially abandons Marty, showing a self-interested side that perhaps foreshadows challenges in their friendship. For Marty, being left to his own devices in jail becomes a turning point. The experience unveils a different aspect of his character, one that had been hidden beneath his timid and sheltered exterior. In prison, Marty takes on a leadership role and shows economic ingenuity, characteristics that make him more like his father than he probably ever realized.

#### Brad Burgers

In the series, Brad's relationship with Marty takes a significant turn when Brad supplies Marty with weed for his party in the episode "Girls Gone Wild". This action not only introduces Marty to a new experience—getting high—but also serves as a catalyst that changes the mood and dynamics of the gathering. However, the positive atmosphere is disrupted when Bermit ruins it by shooting someone.