Shawn Wayans Biography

Fast Facts

• Known for his comedic roles on "In Living Color" and "The Wayans Bros․"
• Nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award in 2001 for his role in "Scary Movie․"
• Donated the proceeds of a performance at the Comedy Festival to victims of Hurricane Sandy
• Has six siblings who are also actors
• Regularly works with his brother Marlon, with whom he plays the straight man
• Served as a DJ for "In Living Color" before becoming a performer on the show himself
• Began acting at the age of eight when his mother took him to an audition
• Quote: "For me, stand-up helps me be on the cutting edge of what's funny and keeps my mind sharp․ It's a comedic gym - it works your muscles․"
• Quote: "Creativity has to be inspired, and you have to live with it for a while and process it․"
• Quote: "(On being a successful comic) "You have to learn to observe those that came before you and just watch people in general․""
• Co-created the Nickelodeon cartoon "Thugaboo․"
• Often works alongside his siblings in various projects
• Was a pedestrian in the parody film "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka․"
• Favorite song is "Smile" by Nat King Cole and Michael Jackson
• Rarely appeared in few films early in his career without another member of his family, such as "New Blood․"
• Is a fan of classic sit-coms "The Honeymooners," "I Love Lucy" and "All in the Family․"
• Is the second youngest of ten siblings in a family of comedy performers