Damon Wayans Jr.

Birth Name:

Damon Kyle Wayans

Birth Place:

Vermont, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

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․""
Best known for his role as Brad Williams in "Happy Endings" and as Coach in "New Girl․"
Was a staff writer and story editor on the TV series "My Wife and Kids," in which he also played the character John
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

2012Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer:Nominated
2013Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2013INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2015Black Reel - Outstanding Voice Performance:Nominated
2025Black Reel - Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2025Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2025Blimp Award - Favorite Male TV Star (Family):Nominated
2026Black Reel - Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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