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Keenen Ivory Wayans

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Keenen Ivory Wayans Fast Facts:

Studied engineering in college.
Began his entertainment career performing stand-up comedy in New York and Los Angeles.
Coproduced and cowrote Eddie Murphy's hit concert film Raw (1987).
Hosted a short-lived late-night talk show, The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show (1997-98).
Appeared in the documentary The Black List: Volume One (2008), which consisted of interviews with influential black Americans.
Is a vegetarian, and has appeared in a "Do It for Someone You Love" PSA as part of a campaign to encourage people to eat healthier.
Says he prefers directing small-budget films.
Received the Entertainment Icon Award at the 15th Annual American Black Film Festival in July 2011.

Keenen Ivory Wayans Relationships:
Daphne Polk - Ex-wife
Dwayne Wayans - Brother
Kim Wayans - Sister
Howell Wayans - Father
Keenen Ivory Wayans Jr. - Son
Nala Wayans - Daughter
Vonnie Wayans - Sister
Damon Wayans - Brother
Diedre Wayans - Sister
Elvira Wayans - Mother
Brittany Daniel - Significant Other
Bella Wayans - Daughter
Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans - Daughter
Elvira Wayans - Sister
Marlon Wayans - Brother
Nadia Wayans - Sister
Shawn Wayans - Brother
Daphne Ivory Wayans - Daughter
Keenen Ivory Wayans Awards:
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Winner
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program (series) - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Nominee
College:
Attended Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL