- Damien Dante Wayans
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Damien Dante Wayans Born New York City, New York, U.S. Occupation Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Director Years active 1987–present Damien Dante Wayans is an American actor, writer, producer and director. He is a member of the Wayans family.
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Early life
Wayans was born in New York City, he is the nephew of the Wayans Brothers, which consists of Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Kim Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans. He is the son of their sibling Elvira Wayans and brother of Chaunté Wayans. Damon Wayans, Jr. and Michael Wayans are his cousins.[1]
Career
Damien began his career in 1987 in Eddie Murphy's concert film Eddie Murphy Raw. He acted with his uncle Damon Wayans in Major Payne. He then went on to writing and directing. His big break in acting was in Jamie Kennedy's film Malibu's Most Wanted when he played the role of Tec, Shondra's (Regina Hall) ex-boyfriend. Damien has written and directed several episodes of his uncle Damon's sitcom My Wife And Kids. In 2006, Damien along with his cousin Craig Wayans wrote and produced on uncle Damon's The Underground, a sketch comedy show on Showtime. Damien also directed a few segments.
He made his directorial debut with the film Dance Flick, which was written by Damien, Keenen, Shawn, Marlon and Craig Wayans.[2]
In 2009, Damien along with cousin Craig Wayans formed a film and TV production company called Second Generation Entertainment, given their being the second generation of Wayans in the entertainment industry. The duo plans to create, develop and produce multiplatform content.
Filmography
Actor
Year Title Role 1987 Eddie Murphy Raw Child running in the house (sketch) 1991 In Living Color (TV Series) Himself (uncredited) 1995 Major Payne Cadet Deak Williams 1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Cousin with bag New York Undercover (TV Series) unknown role "Celtic Pride unknown role 1997 413 Hope St. (TV Series) unknown role 1999 Passing Glory (TV) Snow Lurcher The Norm Show (TV Series) Shaun 2000 NYPD Blue unknown role Freedom Song (TV) Bo Drew 2003 Malibu's Most Wanted Tec 2005 Edison Isaiah Charles 2006 Man About Town Lucky Reynolds Little Man Officer Wilson House M.D. (TV series) Haller 2009 Dance Flick Director Writer
Year Title Role 2002–2004 My Wife and Kids (TV Series) Writer 2004 The Last Meal (Short Film) Writer 2009 Dance Flick Writer Producer
Year Title Role 2004–2005 My Wife and Kids (TV Series) Producer 2004 The Last Meal (Short Film) Producer 2006 The Underground (TV Series) Producer 2009 Dance Flick Producer Director
Year Title Role 2002–2005 My Wife and Kids (TV Series) Director 2004 The Last Meal (Short Film) Director 2009 Dance Flick Director References
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Categories:- African American actors
- African American film actors
- African American film directors
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American film directors
- American film producers
- American screenwriters
- Living people
- Wayans family
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