Craig Wayans facts for kids

Craig Mikel Wayans (born March 27, 1976) is an American writer, television producer, and actor. He is part of the famous Wayans family, known for their work in comedy and entertainment. His uncles and aunts include Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans.

About Craig Wayans

Craig was born in New York City, New York. His mother is Diedre Wayans, who is the sister of many well-known entertainers. Growing up in such a creative family, it's no surprise Craig also joined the entertainment world.

His Career in Entertainment

Craig Wayans started his career in the film industry behind the scenes. He worked as a production assistant on the movie Major Payne, which starred his uncle Damon Wayans. A production assistant helps with many different tasks on a film set to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Writing and Acting Roles

Craig also helped write the script for the movie Scary Movie 2. He has appeared in small acting roles in several films, including Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) and The Sixth Man (1997).

He also co-starred in the TV show Thugaboo: Miracle on D-Roc's Street (2006) and the movie Dance Flick (2009).

Working on TV Shows

Craig was a regular writer and producer for his uncle Damon Wayans' TV sitcom My Wife And Kids. A sitcom is a funny TV show about everyday life. He worked on this show with his cousin, Damien Dante Wayans, and his aunt, Kim Wayans.

In 2013, Craig co-created and co-starred in a TV show called Second Generation Wayans for the BET channel. He appeared in this show with his cousin, Damien Dante Wayans. This show was about their lives as part of the next generation of the Wayans family in Hollywood. More recently, he has worked as a writer on TV series like Marlon (2017-18) and Happy Together (2018).

What He's Worked On

Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Craig Wayans has been involved with: