Damon Wayans Jr. Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer for "Happy Endings" in 2012
• Was nominated for two Image Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for "Happy Endings" in 2012 and 2013
• Attended Otis School for Art and Design
• Is the son of actor and comedian Damon Wayans and the nephew of Keenan, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans
• Made his screen acting debut as Young Kevin in the 1994 film "Blankman․"
• Quote: "(On finding his comedic voice): "You just hang out with your friends and think what do you do or say that makes your friends laugh?․․․You see people you identify with and you take pieces of people you like and shape who you are․""
• Was a staff writer and story editor on the TV series "My Wife and Kids," in which he also played the character John
• Best known for his role as Brad Williams in "Happy Endings" and as Coach in "New Girl․"
• When he began writing for "My Wife and Kids" at the age of 20, he was the youngest staff writer hired on any TV series