Most Recent Role: Himself on TMZ on TV
Gender: Male
Birthplace: New York, New York, U.S.A.
Birthday: 9-4-1960
Birth Name: Damon Kyle Wayans
Gender: Male
Birthplace: New York, New York, U.S.A.
Birthday: 9-4-1960
Birth Name: Damon Kyle Wayans
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Damon Wayans' gift for performing developed when he was a child as a way to capture the attention of his parents and nine siblings. Over the years, his unique comic style has brought him success on stage, television, and film.
After beginning his career as a stand-up comic in 1982, he landed a role as a featured performer on Saturday Night Live. Wayans went on to star in his own HBO...
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Most Recent Appearance
October 11, 2007
Thursday 11 October 2007 on Syndicated
Britney Spears going out and being followed by the paparazzi again; Tara Conner's no longer a party girl; Damon Wayans saying "Homey don't play that" and confusing a young kid; who's the mack daddy of music: Sean Combs or Mick Jagger?; and Ty Murray faces off against Luke Perry in Who'd You...
News Headlines
- Cast updates: Wayans feels Better 2008-05-01 15:57:00
- external: It's 'In Living Color' on Steroids! 2006-06-19
- external: Damon Wayans to host new Showtime sketch comedy 2006-01-20
- external: Following footsteps 2005-08-03
- external: Wayans Movie Studio in Oakland? 2005-06-17
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Damon was reportedly considered for the role as the riddler in Batman forever.
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Damon was nominated for 4 Emmy Awards for writing skills and performance in the series In Living Color, from 1990 through 1992.
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Michael Jordan, the NBA basketball player legend, is a close friend with Damon.
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Damon appears in Janet Jackson's clip for the song The Best Things in Life Are Free.
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Damon's parents are Elvira and Howell Wayans.
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Damon Wayans: Some struggle is healthy. If you can embrace it rather than be angry, you can use it as your pilot light.
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Damon Wayans: I don't ever want to be Number One because once you become Number One, you start to change.
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Damon Wayans: When people didn't know me and I was doing stand-up. That's when I was most creative.
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Damon Wayans: Nobody can stop you but you. And shame on you if you're the one who stops yourself.
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Other Appearances
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Damon
Himself |
In Living Color
Various (1990-1992) |
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My Wife and Kids
Michael Kyle |
Premium Blend
Host (Season 9) |
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Saturday Night Live
Himself |
The Underground
Various |
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A Different World
War of the Words Marvin Haven |
American Music Awards
The 30th American Music Awards Himself |
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Biography
Redd Foxx: Say It Like It Is Himself |
Biography
Redd Foxx: Tell It Like It Is Himself |
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In Living Color
Homey and Son special guest star |
In Living Color
Forever Silky Special Guest Star |
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Damon
Pilot |
Damon
The White Guy |
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In Living Color
Vera DeMilo |
In Living Color
Men on Televison Part 2: What Happened To Blaine? |
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In Living Color
Spike's Joint |
In Living Color
Pilot |
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The Underground
Episode 103 |
The Underground
Episode 101 |
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My Wife and Kids
Pilot Story |
Rodney
It's Up, It's Good Creator |
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Rodney
Dream Lover Creator |
Rodney
Thanksgiving Creator |
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Rodney
Talent Show Creator |
Rodney
Sorry Charlie Creator |
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"Above average"Great Damon Wayans is a very funny person and should continue to be that. Continue » Posted Mar 29, 2006 2:37 pm PST |
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Damon
Damon is a clever undercover cop, disguising himself as an assortment of offbeat characters in his ongoing effort to clean up the mean streets of Chicago. Politically incorrect to the core, Damon... more
In Living Color
In Living Color was the brainchild of Keenen Ivory Wayans, the eldest acting sibling of a large and extremely talented family whose guidance toward his brothers and sisters would help shape his... more
My Wife and Kids
Popular film and television star Damon Wayans stars as Michael Kyle, a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules his household with a unique and distinct parenting style. As he teaches his... more Premium Blend
Premium Blend is a stand-up comedy show on Comedy Central. Each episode features stand-up routines by four different guest comedians. Premium Blend premiered in 1997 and features a different... more
Saturday Night Live
"Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" Saturday Night Live is a sketch comedy show that has run since the fall of 1975. Many now-famous actors and actresses such as Dan Aykroyd, John... more
The Underground
Damon Wayans is at it again! Damon Wayans, a comic actor and producer/writer, brings his humor to Damon Wayans' The Underground . It is a reminscent of the hit comedy sketch show of the 90's,In... more
Damon is a clever undercover cop, disguising himself as an assortment of offbeat characters in his ongoing effort to clean up the mean streets of Chicago. Politically incorrect to the core, Damon... more
In Living ColorIn Living Color was the brainchild of Keenen Ivory Wayans, the eldest acting sibling of a large and extremely talented family whose guidance toward his brothers and sisters would help shape his... more
My Wife and KidsPopular film and television star Damon Wayans stars as Michael Kyle, a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules his household with a unique and distinct parenting style. As he teaches his... more Premium Blend
Premium Blend is a stand-up comedy show on Comedy Central. Each episode features stand-up routines by four different guest comedians. Premium Blend premiered in 1997 and features a different... more
Saturday Night Live"Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" Saturday Night Live is a sketch comedy show that has run since the fall of 1975. Many now-famous actors and actresses such as Dan Aykroyd, John... more
The UndergroundDamon Wayans is at it again! Damon Wayans, a comic actor and producer/writer, brings his humor to Damon Wayans' The Underground . It is a reminscent of the hit comedy sketch show of the 90's,In... more
