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Damien Dante Wayans
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Damien Dante Wayans
April 15, 1980 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, screenwriter, producer, director |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Damien Dante Wayans (born April 15, 1980) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He is part of the famous Wayans family known for their work in entertainment.
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About Damien Wayans' Early Life
Damien Wayans was born in New York City. He comes from a large family of entertainers. His uncles include Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans. His aunt is Kim Wayans. His mother is Elvira Wayans, and his sister is Chaunté Wayans. He also has cousins like Damon Wayans Jr. and Michael Wayans who are in the entertainment business.
Damien Wayans' Career in Entertainment
Damien Wayans started his career in 1987. He appeared in the concert film Eddie Murphy Raw. Later, he acted alongside his uncle Damon Wayans in the movie Major Payne.
He then began to focus on writing and directing. A big acting role for him was in the film Malibu's Most Wanted. In this movie, he played Tec, the ex-boyfriend of a character named Shondra.
Damien has written and directed many episodes for his uncle Damon's TV show My Wife And Kids. In 2006, Damien and his cousin Craig Wayans worked together. They wrote and produced a sketch comedy show called The Underground for Showtime. Damien also directed some parts of this show.
He made his first movie as a director with Dance Flick. This film was written by Damien, Keenen, Shawn, Marlon, and Craig Wayans.
In 2009, Damien started his own film and TV company. He named it Second Generation Productions. This name refers to the second group of Wayans family members working in entertainment. His company aims to create and produce different types of content for various platforms.
Damien Wayans' Acting Roles in Movies
Damien Wayans has appeared in several films. Here are some of his acting roles:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1987 | Eddie Murphy Raw | Child running in the house (sketch) |
| 1995 | Major Payne | Cadet Dwight "D." Williams |
| 1996 | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Cousin with bag |
| 2003 | Malibu's Most Wanted | Tec |
| 2005 | Edison | Isaiah Charles |
| 2006 | Man About Town | Lucky Reynolds |
| Little Man | Officer Wilson | |
| 2012 | Internet Icon | Multiple Roles (Guest Actor) |
| 2024 | A Hip Hop Story | Donny |
| TBA | Stand Up | Deondre |
Damien Wayans' Acting Roles in Television
He has also acted in various television shows and movies.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1991 | In Living Color | Himself (Uncredited) |
| 1996 | New York Undercover | Tulane |
| 1997 | 413 Hope St. | Himself |
| 1999 | Passing Glory | Snow Lurcher |
| The Norm Show | Shawn | |
| 2000 | NYPD Blue | Trey |
| Freedom Song | Bo Drew | |
| 2006 | House M.D. | Haller |
| 2013 | Second Generation Wayans | Himself |
