Shawn Mathis Wayans(born January 19, 1971)[1]is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He made his debut on the comedy television seriesIn Living Color(1990–1993). He went on to work with his brotherMarlon WayansonThe WBsitcomThe Wayans Bros.(1995–1999) and the comedy filmsDon't Be a Menace(1996),Scary Movie(2000),Scary Movie 2(2001),White Chicks(2004),Little Man(2006), andDance Flick(2009).
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 Wayans in 2004 | |
| Born | Shawn Mathis Wayans January 19, 1971 New York City,U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Children | 3 |
| Family | Wayans family |
Early life and education
editWayans, the ninth of ten siblings, was born in New York City, the son of Elvira Alethia (Green), a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Stouten Wayans, a supermarket manager.[2][3][4]His family were onceJehovah's Witnesses.[5][6]Wayans grew up in theFulton Housesin theManhattanneighborhood ofChelseaand is a 1989 graduate of theBayard Rustin High School for the Humanities.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Pedestrian | |
| 1996 | Don't Be a Menace to South Central | Ashtray | Also co-writer |
| 1999 | New Blood | Valentine | |
| 2000 | Scary Movie | Ray Wilkins | Also co-writer |
| 2001 | Scary Movie 2 | Ray Wilkins | Also co-writer |
| 2004 | White Chicks | Kevin Copeland | Also co-writer and producer |
| 2006 | Little Man | Darryl | Also co-writer and producer |
| 2009 | Dance Flick | Baby Daddy | Also co-writer and producer |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990–1993 | In Living Color | Himself/Cast Member | 67 episodes(Season 2–5) |
| 1991 | MacGyver | Robo | Episode: "The 'Hood" |
| 1993 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Dominique | Episode: "PMS: Post Moving in Syndrome" |
| 1995–1999 | The Wayans Bros. | Shawn Williams | 101 episodes; also co-creator |
| 1996 | The Parent 'Hood | Himself | Episode: "Ode to Billy Shankbreath" |
| 1996–1997 | Waynehead | Toof (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1999 | Hollywood Squares | Himself/Panelist | Recurring Panelist |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Bad Bobby (voice) | Episode: "The Bremen Town Musicians" | |
| 2000 | Comedy Central Canned Ham | Himself | Episode: "Scary Movie" |
| 2000 MTV Video Music Awards | Himself/Host | Main Host | |
| 2001 | Mad TV | Himself | Episode: "Episode #6.25" |
| 2006 | The Boo Crew(also known asThugaboo) | Slim (voice) | 2 television specials |
| 2016 | Animals. | Tommy (voice) | Episode: "Squirrels Part I" |
Documentary
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1991 | The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime | |
| 2001 | Open Mic | |
| 2009 | Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy |
References
edit- ^Rose, Mike (January 19, 2023)."Today's famous birthdays list for January 19, 2023 includes celebrities Dolly Parton, Jodie Sweetin".Cleveland.com.RetrievedJanuary 19,2023.
- ^Shawn Wayans Biography (1971-)
- ^Stated onFinding Your Roots,January 19, 2016, PBS
- ^"Keenen Ivory Wayans' Interactive Family Tree | Finding Your Roots | PBS".PBS.Archived fromthe originalon January 24, 2016.
- ^Marlon Wayans – TIME
- ^The Movie Chicks - Interview - Marlon Wayans
