Damon Wayans Jr. facts for kids
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Damon Wayans Jr.
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Damon Kyle Wayans Jr.
November 18, 1982 Huntington, Vermont, U.S.
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| Years active | 1994–present |
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Samara Saraiva
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| Children | 5 |
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| Relatives | Wayans family |
Damon Kyle Wayans Jr. (born November 18, 1982) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his roles in TV shows like Happy Endings and New Girl. He also appeared in movies such as Let's Be Cops and lent his voice to the character Wasabi in Big Hero 6.
Damon Wayans Jr. is the oldest son of the famous actor and comedian Damon Wayans. He is also part of the well-known Wayans family, which includes his uncles and aunt: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and Marlon Wayans.
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Growing Up
Damon Wayans Jr. was born on November 18, 1982, in Huntington, Vermont. His parents are Lisa Thorner and Damon Wayans. He has three younger brothers and sisters named Michael, Cara Mia, and Kyla.
His Acting Journey
Damon Wayans Jr. started acting in movies in 1994. His first role was in his father's film, Blankman, where he played a younger version of a character. Later, he appeared in his father's TV show My Wife and Kids. He also worked behind the scenes as a writer for that show.
He also acted in and wrote for a show called The Underground. Damon Wayans Jr. even performed stand-up comedy on Def Comedy Jam, where he received a great response from the audience. He played the main character, Thomas, in the Wayans family comedy movie Dance Flick.
Starring in Happy Endings
From 2011 to 2013, Wayans Jr. was one of the main actors in the TV comedy series Happy Endings. He played the character Brad Williams. The show was very popular with critics and had many dedicated fans. However, the show ended after its third season in 2013.
For his acting in Happy Endings, Damon Wayans Jr. was nominated for awards like "Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series."
Joining New Girl
In 2011, Damon Wayans Jr. was also cast in a new comedy show called New Girl. He played a supporting character named Coach. However, because Happy Endings was renewed for another season, he couldn't stay on New Girl at first. The creators of New Girl decided to continue the show without recasting his role in the first episode.
After Happy Endings finished, Wayans Jr. returned to New Girl in 2013 for several episodes. He later became a regular cast member for the fourth season. In 2018, he starred in another sitcom called Happy Together, but it was canceled after 13 episodes.
Family Life
Damon Wayans Jr. has two daughters.
Movies and TV Shows
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | Blankman | Young Kevin Walker | |
| 2009 | Dance Flick | Thomas Uncles | |
| 2010 | Marmaduke | Thunder | Voice role |
| The Other Guys | Detective Fosse | ||
| 2014 | Someone Marry Barry | Desmond | |
| Let's Be Cops | Justin G. Miller | ||
| Big Hero 6 | Wasabi | Voice role | |
| 2016 | The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave | Wild Arms | Voice role |
| How to Be Single | David Stone | ||
| 2018 | Super Troopers 2 | Trooper Wagner | |
| 2019 | Trouble | Gizmo | Voice role |
| 2020 | Love, Guaranteed | Nick Evans | |
| 2021 | Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar | Darlie Bunkle | |
| Cherry | Drill Sgt. Masters | ||
| Long Weekend | Doug | ||
| The Harder They Fall | Monroe Grimes | ||
| Supercool | Jimmy | ||
| 2024 | Players | Adam | |
| 2025 | Kinda Pregnant |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001–2004 | My Wife and Kids | John | Appeared in 8 episodes |
| 2006 | The Underground | Cast member | |
| 2011–2013 | Happy Endings | Brad Williams | Main cast for 3 seasons |
| 2011, 2013–2016, 2018 |
New Girl | Coach | Main cast in season 4; recurring and guest roles in other seasons |
| 2012 | Happy Endings: Happy Rides | Brad Williams | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| NTSF:SD:SUV:: | Garett | Episode: "The Real Bicycle Thief" | |
| 2016 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Detective Stevie Schillens | Episode: "The 9–8" |
| 2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Police Officer | Episode: "A Disturbance in the Kitchen" |
| 2018 | The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair | Sgt. Perry Gahalowood | Main cast |
| 2018–2019 | Happy Together | Jake Davis | Main cast |
| 2019 | Sherman's Showcase | Montell Jordan | Episode: "July 8, 1995" |
| 2019–2020 | Bob's Burgers | Arnold (voice) | Appeared in 3 episodes |
| 2020 | The Twilight Zone | Jason Grant | Episode: "A Small Town" |
| Hoops | Damian Chapman | Voice role; Episode: "The Strike" | |
| 2021 | Kenan | Sateen | Episode: "Flipp'd" |
| Frogger | Host | Hosted 13 episodes; based on the video game Frogger | |
| 2023–present | Raid the Cage | Host | Hosted 12 episodes; based on the game show format |
| 2024 | Poppa's House | Damon | Main cast and Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Shrinking | Derrick #2 | Recurring Character |
See also
In Spanish: Damon Wayans Jr. para niños
