Marlon L. Wayans was born on July 23, 1972 in New York City. He is the brother of Nadia Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Dwayne Wayans, and Kim Wayans; all celebrities in their own right. Wayans went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, the school made famous in Fame. He then went on to attend Howard University. Wayans was a member of the 1993 cast of In Living Color, a comedy sketch program created by his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans. From 1995 until 1999, Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn Wayans. He has produced the first two films of the Scary Movie series, in which he and Shawn were credited writers and co-stars. He also produced a cartoon on Nickelodeon called Thugaboo (2006). Though primarily a comedic actor, he garnered considerable critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in Requiem for a Dream (2000). His other film credits include. I’m Gonna Git you Sucka (1988), Mo’Money (1992), Above the Rim (1994), Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking your Juice in the Hood (1995), The LadyKillers (2004), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), Norbit (2007) and most recently, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009).
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Marlon Wayans Biography / Wiki
Name | Marlon Wayans |
Also Know | |
Gender | Male |
Known For | Acting |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
Date of Birth | July 23, 1972 |
Age(as in 2023 Feb) | 50 |
Deathday |
Marlon Wayans Acting Movies
Movie Name | Character | Release Date | Overview |
Little Man | Calvin | 2006-08-31 | After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to steal an expensive huge diamond in a jewelry for the mobs… |
Senseless | Darryl Witherspoon | 1998-02-20 | A student gets his senses enhanced by an experimental drug. But abuse is not an option…. |
The Sixth Man | Kenny Tyler | 1997-03-28 | A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother’s basketball team win the NCAA title…. |
A Haunted House | Malcolm | 2013-01-11 | Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm – determined to keep hi… |
A Haunted House 2 | Malcolm | 2014-04-17 | After exorcising the demons of his ex-, Malcolm starts afresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcol… |
Fifty Shades of Black | Christian | 2016-01-28 | An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship…. |
Naked | Rob Anderson | 2017-08-11 | Following a wild night out with his Best Man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forc… |
Marlon Wayans: Woke-ish | Himself | 2018-02-27 | An American stand-up comedy special starring Marlon Wayans who jokes about racism, hip-hop, gay rights, and raising kids…. |
Sextuplets | Alan / Russell / Dawn / Jaspar / Ethan / Baby Pete / Lynette | 2019-08-16 | Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious … |
Ride or Die | Martin Banks | The story centers on robbery detective Martin Banks, a consummate professional, and narcotics detective and unapologetic butt-kicker Tami Moore. Spark… | |
Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is | Self | 2021-08-19 | Marlon explores his greatest fears onstage whilst he explains his prominent consternation and trepidation…. |
The Curse of Bridge Hollow | Howard Gordon | 2022-10-14 | A Halloween-hating dad reluctantly teams up with his teenage daughter when an evil spirit wreaks havoc by making their town’s decorations come to life… |
Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners | Self | 2022-04-21 | Taped live at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, this hour-long special features the comedic stylings of multi-hyphenate legend Marlon Wayans and fiv… |
Twinkle Twinkle | A former hitman dresses up as American currency…. | ||
Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me | Self | 2023-03-02 | Filmed at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Wayans delivers a hilarious hour-long performance, unleashing his spot-on impressions and fearless phys… |
Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Loc Dog | 1996-01-12 | When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and s… |
White Chicks | Marcus Copeland | 2004-06-23 | Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socia… |
Scary Movie | Shorty Meeks | 2000-07-07 | A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up… |
The Ladykillers | Gawain MacSam | 2004-03-25 | An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord… |
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Ripcord | 2009-08-03 | From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fi… |
On the Rocks | Dean | 2020-10-02 | Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband…. |
Respect | Ted White | 2021-08-12 | The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom…. |
Requiem for a Dream | Tyrone C. Love | 2000-10-06 | The hopes and dreams of four ambitious people are shattered when their drug addictions begin spiraling out of control. A look into addiction and how i… |
Scary Movie 2 | Shorty Meeks | 2001-07-04 | While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans’s sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group… |
Above the Rim | Bugaloo | 1994-03-23 | Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fal… |
The Heat | Levy | 2013-06-27 | Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence–and hyper-arrogance. Shanno… |
Air: Courting a Legend | George Raveling | 2023-04-05 | Discover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the wo… |
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 | 1988-09-24 | Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This second riotous vol… | |
The Making of Requiem for a Dream | Self | 2001-05-22 | A dive into the production of Darren Aronofsky’s psychological drama…. |
Dungeons & Dragons | Snails | 2000-12-08 | The Empire of Izmer is a divided land: elite magicians called “mages†rule while lowly commoners are powerless. When Empress Savina vows to bring … |
Mo’ Money | Seymour Stewart | 1992-07-24 | Trying to get his act together, a con artist gets a job in a credit card company. He falls in love with a fellow employee, he steals a couple of cards… |
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! | Louie Blue (voice) | 2000-11-11 | When Tangie, a teddy bear goes into the Smile-erator on his head, his smile is put on upside down, causing him to end up on the bargain bin on Christm… |
Dance Flick | Mr. Moody | 2009-05-22 | Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams… |
Norbit | Buster | 2007-02-08 | A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her…. |
Feeding America Comedy Festival | Self | 2020-05-10 | All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America…. |
Back Home Again | Mr. Tortoise (voice) | 2021-10-28 | An animated reimaging of the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta’s history, with upwards of 88,000 people forced from their homes…. |
Marmaduke | Lightning (voice) | 2010-06-04 | When Phil and Debbie Winslow relocate from their native Kansas to the sunny climes of Orange County, their big-hearted, havoc-wreaking Great Dane gets… |
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness | … (voice) | 2006-08-11 | When D-Roc sees a pair of expensive sneakers called Air Jareds, he wants his mother to buy them to wear at school in order to look cool. His mother pu… |
Living with Chucky | Self | 2022-08-13 | A filmmaker who grew up alongside Chucky the killer doll seeks out the other families surrounding the Child’s Play films as they recount their experie… |
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc’s Street | Dirty/Money (voice) | 2006-12-21 | D-Roc, Dee-Dee, DJ, Money, Lissette, Slim, Chad, Gwenny, and Soo Young are working together to find a way to bring the true meaning of Christmas home … |
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka | Pedestrian | 1988-11-10 | Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimel… |
FOX 25th Anniversary Special | Self | 2012-04-22 | A special celebrating FOX’s 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as well as celebrities honoring the … |
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy | Self | 2009-01-01 | Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of … |
Marlon Wayans Directing Movies
Movie Name | Job | Release Date | Overview |
Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is | Director | 2021-08-19 | Marlon explores his greatest fears onstage whilst he explains his prominent consternation and trepidation…. |
Marlon Wayans Production Movies
Movie Name | Job | Release Date | Overview |
Scary Movie | Producer | 2000-07-07 | A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up… |
White Chicks | Producer | 2004-06-23 | Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socia… |
A Haunted House | Producer | 2013-01-11 | Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm – determined to keep hi… |
Scary Movie 2 | Co-Executive Producer | 2001-07-04 | While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans’s sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group… |
Little Man | Producer | 2006-08-31 | After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to steal an expensive huge diamond in a jewelry for the mobs… |
Dance Flick | Producer | 2009-05-22 | Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams… |
Naked | Producer | 2017-08-11 | Following a wild night out with his Best Man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forc… |
Sextuplets | Producer | 2019-08-16 | Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious … |
Ride or Die | Producer | The story centers on robbery detective Martin Banks, a consummate professional, and narcotics detective and unapologetic butt-kicker Tami Moore. Spark… | |
Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is | Producer | 2021-08-19 | Marlon explores his greatest fears onstage whilst he explains his prominent consternation and trepidation…. |
The Curse of Bridge Hollow | Producer | 2022-10-14 | A Halloween-hating dad reluctantly teams up with his teenage daughter when an evil spirit wreaks havoc by making their town’s decorations come to life… |
Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners | Executive Producer | 2022-04-21 | Taped live at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, this hour-long special features the comedic stylings of multi-hyphenate legend Marlon Wayans and fiv… |
Executive Producer | Damien Dante Wayans and Craig Wayans, nephews of the famous Wayans brothers, decide to start their own production company after struggling to break th… | ||
Executive Producer | A loving (but immature) father is committed to co-parenting his two kids with his very-together ex-wife. While his misguided fatherly advice, unstoppa… | ||
Writing
Movie Name | Job | Release Date | Overview |
Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Screenplay | 1996-01-12 | When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and s… |
Scary Movie | Screenplay | 2000-07-07 | A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up… |
Scary Movie 2 | Characters | 2001-07-04 | While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans’s sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group… |
Scary Movie 2 | Screenplay | 2001-07-04 | While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans’s sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group… |
Scary Movie 3 | Characters | 2003-10-24 | In the third installment of the Scary Movie franchise, news anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to investigate mysterious crop circles and killing video ta… |
Scary Movie 5 | Characters | 2013-04-11 | Home with their newly-formed family, happy parents Dan and Jody are haunted by sinister, paranormal activities. Determined to expel the insidious forc… |
White Chicks | Screenplay | 2004-06-23 | Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socia… |
Little Man | Screenplay | 2006-08-31 | After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to steal an expensive huge diamond in a jewelry for the mobs… |
A Haunted House | Writer | 2013-01-11 | Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm – determined to keep hi… |
A Haunted House 2 | Writer | 2014-04-17 | After exorcising the demons of his ex-, Malcolm starts afresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcol… |
Fifty Shades of Black | Writer | 2016-01-28 | An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship…. |
Dance Flick | Writer | 2009-05-22 | Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams… |
Naked | Writer | 2017-08-11 | Following a wild night out with his Best Man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forc… |
Sextuplets | Writer | 2019-08-16 | Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious … |
Ride or Die | Screenplay | The story centers on robbery detective Martin Banks, a consummate professional, and narcotics detective and unapologetic butt-kicker Tami Moore. Spark… | |
Marlon Wayans: Woke-ish | Screenplay | 2018-02-27 | An American stand-up comedy special starring Marlon Wayans who jokes about racism, hip-hop, gay rights, and raising kids…. |
Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is | Writer | 2021-08-19 | Marlon explores his greatest fears onstage whilst he explains his prominent consternation and trepidation…. |
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc’s Street | Writer | 2006-12-21 | D-Roc, Dee-Dee, DJ, Money, Lissette, Slim, Chad, Gwenny, and Soo Young are working together to find a way to bring the true meaning of Christmas home … |
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness | Writer | 2006-08-11 | When D-Roc sees a pair of expensive sneakers called Air Jareds, he wants his mother to buy them to wear at school in order to look cool. His mother pu… |
White Chicks | Story | 2004-06-23 | Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socia… |
Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me | Writer | 2023-03-02 | Filmed at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Wayans delivers a hilarious hour-long performance, unleashing his spot-on impressions and fearless phys… |
Other Info
Movie Name | Job | Release Date | Overview |
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc’s Street | Creator | 2006-12-21 | D-Roc, Dee-Dee, DJ, Money, Lissette, Slim, Chad, Gwenny, and Soo Young are working together to find a way to bring the true meaning of Christmas home … |
Creator | The Wayans Bros. is a situation comedy that aired from January 1995 to May 1999 on The WB. The series starred real-life brothers Shawn and Marlon Waya… | ||
Creator | A loving (but immature) father is committed to co-parenting his two kids with his very-together ex-wife. While his misguided fatherly advice, unstoppa… | ||
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