Shawn Wayans
Biography
Shawn Wayans is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Born on January 19, 1971, in New York City, New York, USA. He debuted on the comedy television series In Living Color, which aired from 1990 to 1993. Wayans went on to work with his brother Marlon Wayans on The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros, which aired from 1995 to 1999. He also appeared in several comedy films, including Don't Be a Menace, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and Dance Flick. As an actor, Wayans is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 38 known credits.
Career overview
Shawn Wayans is an American actor. He began his career in the television industry, debuting on the comedy series In Living Color. This marked the beginning of his work in the entertainment industry.
Wayans went on to collaborate with his brother Marlon Wayans on the television sitcom The Wayans Bros, which aired on The WB from 1995 to 1999. He also appeared in several comedy films, including Don't Be a Menace, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and Dance Flick.
Shawn Wayans has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 38 known credits in his career. His work spans multiple genres, including comedy, and he has appeared in both television and film.
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- Scary Movie (2026) as Ray
- Scary Movie (2026) Writer
- Scary Movie (2026) Producer
- Scary Movie (2026) Characters
- Poppa's House (2024) Consulting Producer
- Poppa's House (2024) Teleplay
- Scary Movie 5 (2013) Characters
- Vanilla Ice Archive (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- FOX 25th Anniversary Special (2012) as Self
- Dance Flick (2009) as Baby Daddy
- Dance Flick (2009) Writer
- Dance Flick (2009) Producer
- Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) as Self
- Little Man (2006) as Darryl
- Little Man (2006) Screenplay
- Little Man (2006) Producer
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Scary Movie 4 (2006) Characters
- Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (2006) as Slim (voice)
- Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (2006) Director
- Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street (2006) as Slim/Cheapie (voice)
- Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street (2006) Writer
- Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street (2006) Director
- White Chicks (2004) as Kevin Copeland / Brittany Wilson
- White Chicks (2004) Screenplay
- White Chicks (2004) Producer
- White Chicks (2004) Story
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Scary Movie 3 (2003) Characters
- Scary Movie 2 (2001) as Ray Wilkins
- Scary Movie 2 (2001) Characters
- Scary Movie 2 (2001) Screenplay
- Scary Movie 2 (2001) Co-Executive Producer
- Scary Movie (2000) as Ray Wilkins
- Scary Movie (2000) Screenplay
- Scary Movie (2000) Producer
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- New Blood (1999) as Valentine
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) as Ashtray
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) Screenplay
- Waynehead (1996) as Toof (voice)
- Waynehead (1996) Theme Song Performance
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Shawn Williams
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) Creator
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Itch (voice)
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Dominique
- In Living Color (1990) as Self - Various Characters
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4 (1989)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Pedestrian
- MacGyver (1985) as Robo
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self - Host
- White Chicks 2 as Kevin Copeland
- White Chicks 2 Writer
- Don't Be a Menace sequel as Ashtray
- Don't Be a Menace sequel Writer