Damon Wayans

Birth Name:

Damon Kyle Wayans

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Collaborated with the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation and The NorthStar Moving Corporation to auction off his clothes for various children's charities
In 2009, he participated in the annual fundraiser "The Classic" to help raise money for the Home Safe organization
Is the brother of comedic actors Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans
Is the father of actor Damon Wayans Jr
Developed his sense of humor during his ostracized childhood, while he suffered from have a club foot
Dropped out of high school in ninth grade to become a stand-up comic
Got his start in films by acting in "Earth Girls Are Easy․"
Quote: "(On fame) "I want to be able to play different parts and have a long and varied career․ I don't ever want to be No․ 1 because once you become No․ 1, you start to change․ You get scrutinized on everything you do and you're suddenly afraid to take changes․ I need to take chances․ I need to work․ I don't want to be a superstar․""
Often portrays characters who have smart-alec personalities
Was fired from "Saturday Night Live" for going against the show's script and portraying a straight cop as gay

1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
1992MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Duo:Nominated
1992Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
2000Stinker Award - Worst Actor:Nominated
2002Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2002People's Choice Award - Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series:Winner
2003Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2003Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
2004BET Comedy Award - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2004Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2005BET Comedy Award - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2005Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2005Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2018Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Action:Nominated
2024Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
2025Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner

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