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Damon Wayans, Jr. Born Damon Kyle Wayans, Jr.
July 30, 1982 [1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]Occupation Actor, comedian, writer Years active 1994–present Damon Kyle Wayans, Jr. (born November 17, 1982) is an American actor, comedian, and screenwriter. He is the oldest son of actor-comedian Damon Wayans.[2] Wayans currently stars as Brad Williams on the ABC comedy series Happy Endings.
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Early life
Wayans is the son of Lisa Thorner and actor Damon Wayans. He is the eldest of four children: Michael Wayans, Cara Mia Wayans and Kyla Wayans.[3]
Career
Wayans made his film debut when he was cast in his father's 1994 feature film Blankman playing Young Kevin. He later appeared on his father's sitcom My Wife and Kids as John, one of Junior's friends. He later worked as a staff writer on the series. In fact, the character of Junior was loosely based on Wayans Jr. himself.[citation needed] He appeared in and served as a writer on The Underground. Wayans, Jr. also surprised audiences when he garnered a standing ovation during his debut appearance on Def Comedy Jam. He starred in the Wayans comedy Dance Flick as the film's main character, Thomas.
Wayans currently stars alongside Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Casey Wilson, Adam Pally and Eliza Coupe in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings. The show is currently in its second season, which began airing on September 28, 2011.
On May 16th 2011, the Fox Network announced that it had picked up the Zooey Deschanel anchored comedy New Girl, which featured Wayans in the supporting role of Coach. However, Happy Endings had already been picked up for a second season on rival network ABC. The producers of New Girl initially planned to recast Wayans' role,[4] but later decided not to recast nor reshoot the pilot episode in which he appeared. Instead, starting with the second episode and possibly for the remainder of the series, Wayans' character will be substituted with Lamorne Morris[5], playing the role of Winston, a former roommate who had been pursuing a career out of the country.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 1994 Blankman Young Kevin 2001-2004 My Wife and Kids John 8 episodes 2006 The Underground Various Series regular 2009 Dance Flick Thomas Lead role 2010 Marmaduke Thunder Voice The Other Guys Fosse 2011-present Happy Endings Brad Williams Series regular 2011 New Girl Coach 1 episode References
- ^ a b "Damon Wayans Jr. Biography". http://www.buddytv.com/info/damon-wayans-jr-info.aspx. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
- ^ Damon Wayans Biography (1960— )
- ^ "Wayans Believes in Stern Upbringing", contactmusic.com, 30 April 2004.
- ^ http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/abc-renews-happy-endings/
- ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/new-girl-lamorne-morris-replaces-209270
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Categories:- 1982 births
- African American actors
- African American comedians
- African American writers
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American television writers
- Living people
- People from Los Angeles, California
- Wayans family
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