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Damon Wayans actor, comedian, writer, producer
Born: 9/4/1960
Birthplace: New York City
As was the case with others before him, like John Belushi, Dan Akroyd and Bill Murray, Damon Wayans graduated from the Saturday Night Live ensemble comedy show to a film career. In 1998 Wayans had his own TV show, Damon, where he played an off-beat detective solving crimes in a manner that incites giggles from the audience. From 2001–2005 he starred in the sitcom My Wife and Kids, for which he had co-creator and writing credits. His movies include comedies like Celtic Pride (1996), The Great White Hype (1996), and Mo' Money (1992). He wrote the movies Blankman (1994), Major Payne (1994), and Mo' Money. His brother, Keenan Ivory Wayans, makes comedy writing and acting a family business.
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- Bamboozled - Starring Damon Wayans, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Tommy Davidson, Savion Glover, Michael Rapaport
- Dance Flick - Starring Damon Wayans, Jr., Craig Wayans, Shoshana Bush, Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett
- Marci X - Starring Lisa Kudrow, Damon Wayans, Richard Benjamin, Christine Baranski, Jane Krakowski
- 413 Hope St. - 413 Hope St. Fox Thursday 9:00–10:00 p.m.; canceled Cast: Richard Roundtree, Jesse Martin, ...
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