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Kim Wayans Biography

Birth Name:Kim N. Wayans

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Works with children in libraries and schools, discussing themes of acceptance, tolerance and working together
  • Graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn
  • When she was in grade school, she would write short stories and read them to younger students
  • Has worked with her siblings on multiple occasions, notably in the variety show "In Living Color" and in the film "A Low Down Dirty Shame․"
  • Wrote and starred in a one-woman show called "A Handsome Woman Retreats․"
  • Charlotte's Web by E․B․ White was her favorite book when she was a child
  • Co-wrote a series of children's books called "Amy Hodgepodge" along with Kevin Knotts

Awards

  • 2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2005BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2012Black Reel-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2012Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2012Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2012Groundbreaking Show-: winner