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Damon Wayans: Biography

Damon Wayans

Birth Name: Damon Kyle Wayans
Birth Place: New York, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/04/1960, Virgo
Profession: Actor; writer; producer; comedian

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Damon Wayans Fast Facts:

Born with a clubfoot; wore leg braces and corrective shoes until the age of 15.
Began his career as a stand-up comic in 1982.
Penned the 1999 book Bootleg, a collection of his humorous takes on topics ranging from family to racism.
Was named one of TV GUIDE'S 50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time in 2004.
Had his first novel, Red Hats, published in 2010.
Appeared on his son Damon Wayans Jr.'s sitcom Happy Endings, playing the father of Damon Jr.'s character, in April 2011.

Damon Wayans Relationships:
Marlon Wayans - Brother
Nadia Wayans - Sister
Vonnie Wayans - Sister
Kim Wayans - Sister
Deidre Wayans - Sister
Shawn Wayans - Brother
Damon Wayans Jr. - Son
Elvira Wayans - Sister
Cara Mia Wayans - Daughter
Dwayne Wayans - Brother
Elvira Wayans - Mother
Keenen Ivory Wayans - Brother
Kyla Wayans - Daughter
Lisa Thorner - Ex-wife
Howell Wayans - Father
Michael Wayans - Son
Damon Wayans Awards:
2002 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series - Winner
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee

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Underground, Gabrielle Dennis, Damon Wayans Jr, Damon Wayans D. Stevens/Showtime

Underground, Will Bowles, Damon Wayans D. Stevens/Showtime

Underground, Josh Flaum, Damon Wayans, Gabrielle Dennis, Edi Patterson, Will Bowles, Damon Wayans Jr, Aries Spears, Vincent Oshana, Mikey Day Jill Greenberg/Showtime

Underground, Damon Wayans, Edi Patterson D. Stevens/Showtime

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