Shawn Wayans

Birth Name:

Shawn Mathis Wayans

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department, Director, Animation department

Donated the proceeds of a performance at the Comedy Festival to victims of Hurricane Sandy
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․"
Has six siblings who are also actors
Regularly works with his brother Marlon, with whom he plays the straight man
Began acting at the age of eight when his mother took him to an audition
Served as a DJ for "In Living Color" before becoming a performer on the show himself
Quote: "Creativity has to be inspired, and you have to live with it for a while and process it․"
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: "(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
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
Rarely appeared in few films early in his career without another member of his family, such as "New Blood․"

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