Damon Wayans
Biography
Damon Wayans is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer born on September 4, 1960, in Harlem, New York, USA. He is known for his work in various television shows and films. Wayans performed as a comedian and actor throughout the 1980s, including a year-long stint on a sketch comedy series. His breakthrough came as a writer and performer on the sketch comedy show In Living Color. He has also starred in and co-produced/co-written several other television shows and films, including Waynehead and Damon. As of the available information, Wayans has appeared in at least 65 known credits.
Career overview
Damon Wayans is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He began his career in the 1980s, performing as a comedian and actor. During this time, he had a year-long stint on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
Wayans' breakthrough came as a writer and performer on the FOX sketch comedy show In Living Color, which he was a part of from 1990 to 1992. He also created and starred in his own animated series, Waynehead, and the TV series Damon. These shows showcased his comedic talents and writing skills.
In addition to his work in television, Wayans has also appeared in numerous films. He has co-produced or co-written some of these projects, including a film set in Beverly Hills. Throughout his career, Wayans has demonstrated his versatility as an actor and his ability to create and star in a variety of comedic projects.
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Full Filmography
93 titles- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- Hot Ones Versus (2024) as Self
- Poppa's House (2024) as Damon 'Poppa' Fulton
- Poppa's House (2024) Writer
- Poppa's House (2024) Executive Producer
- Poppa's House (2024) Creator
- Cinnamon (2023) as Wally
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes (2021) as Willis Drummond
- The Comedy Store (2020) as Self
- Happy Together (2018) as Mike
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Roger Murtaugh
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Happy Endings (2011) as Francis Wililams
- Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) as Self
- Farce of the Penguins (2006) as Hey, That's My Ass! Penguin (voice)
- Behind the Smile (2006) as Charlie Richman
- Behind the Smile (2006) Writer
- Behind the Smile (2006) Director
- Behind the Smile (2006) Producer
- The Underground (2006)
- The Underground (2006) Director
- The Underground (2006) Producer
- The Underground (2006) Writer
- The Underground (2006) Creator
- Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005) as Self
- Rodney (2004) Creator
- ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) as Self
- Marci X (2003) as Dr. S
- My Wife and Kids (2001) as Michael Kyle
- My Wife and Kids (2001) Director
- My Wife and Kids (2001) Writer
- My Wife and Kids (2001) Producer
- My Wife and Kids (2001) Creator
- Primetime Glick (2001)
- The Making of 'Bamboozled' (2001) as Self
- Bamboozled (2000) as Pierre Delacroix
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2000 (2000) as Self / Host
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- Goosed (1999) as Dr. Steven Hamel
- Harlem Aria (1999) as Wes
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Presenter
- Damon (1998) as Det. Damon Thomas
- Damon (1998) Creator
- The View (1997) as Self
- 413 Hope St. (1997) Producer
- 413 Hope St. (1997) Creator
- Damon Wayans: Still Standing (1997) as Self
- Damon Wayans: Still Standing (1997) Writer
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Bulletproof (1996) as Rock Keats / Jack Carter
- Waynehead (1996) Executive Producer
- Waynehead (1996) Creator
- The Great White Hype (1996) as James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
- Celtic Pride (1996) as Lewis Scott
- Major Payne (1995) as Maj. Benson Payne
- Major Payne (1995) Screenplay
- Major Payne (1995) Executive Producer
- Blankman (1994) as Darryl Walker
- Blankman (1994) Screenplay
- Blankman (1994) Story
- Blankman (1994) Executive Producer
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Last Action Hero (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- HBO First Look (1992)
- Terry Wogan's Friday Night (1992) as Self
- Mo' Money (1992) as Johnny Stewart
- Mo' Money (1992) Writer
- Mo' Money (1992) Executive Producer
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) as James Alexander 'Jimmy' Dix
- Damon Wayans: The Last Stand (1991) as Self
- Damon Wayans: The Last Stand (1991) Writer
- In Living Color (1990) as Self - Various Characters
- In Living Color (1990) Creator
- Look Who's Talking Too (1990) as Eddie (voice)
- One Night Stand (1989) as Self
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3 (1989)
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4 (1989)
- Colors (1988) as T-Bone
- Earth Girls Are Easy (1988) as Zeebo
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Leonard
- Punchline (1988) as Percy
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 (1988)
- A Different World (1987) as Marvin Haven
- Roxanne (1987) as Jerry
- Hollywood Shuffle (1987) as Body Guard #2 / Willie
- Triplecross (1986) as Ornery Character #1
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) as Banana Man
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Damon Wayans best known for?
Damon Wayans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hot Ones Versus (2024), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Sherri (2022), A Lion Is in the Streets (1953).
When and where was Damon Wayans born?
Damon Wayans was born on September 4, 1960 in Harlem, New York, USA.
How many credits does Damon Wayans have?
Damon Wayans has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Damon Wayans's background in cinema and television?
Damon Wayans is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer born on September 4, 1960, in Harlem, New York, USA. He is known for his work in various television shows and films. Wayans performed as a comedian and actor throughout the 1980s, including a year-long stint on a sketch comedy series. His breakthrough ca...