Actor, Writer, & Comedian; In Living Color, My Wife and Kids
Damon Wayans: Biography at a Glance
- Damon Wayans is known throughout the world for his no-holds-barred comedic genius.
- He is best known for his work as a writer and co-star of the Emmy Award-winning series In Living Color.
- Damon also starred in Lethal Weapon for FOX and starred in, co-created, and executive produced the hit ABC comedy My Wife and Kids.
- In film, Damon’s credits include Spike Lee’s Bamboozled, Major Payne, the Last Boy Scout, Last Action Hero, and Mo Money, which he wrote and executive produced.
- Damon, who began his career touring the comedy club circuit, has starred in the critically acclaimed HBO specials One Night Stand, the Last Stand, and Still Standing.
- He is the author of The New York Times bestseller Bootleg, a humorous compilation of his observations on family, children, marriage, and politics, and the novel Red Hats.
Biography
Damon Wayans is a multi-talented American actor, comedian, writer, and producer most fondly remembered for his three seasons as writer and star of the Emmy Award-winning series In Living Color. His writing for the series earned him two personal Emmy nominations. He is also known for creating and starring in the hit ABC series My Wife and Kids.
His career boasts a wide range of roles in both film and television, including a TV remake of the hit movie franchise, Lethal Weapon for FOX and 413 Hope Street, which was nominated for a People’s Choice Award. On the big screen, Wayans starred in Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed film Bamboozled. He also starred in and executive produced the independent film, Harlem Aria. Other feature film credits include starring roles in Major Payne, Blankman, and Mo Money, all of which he also wrote and executive produced.
Most recently, Damon can be seen in the feature Cinnamon and as the writer, executive producer, and star of CBS' Poppa’s House.
