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Wayne Brady Biography

Birth Name:Wayne Alphonso Brady

Birth Place:Columbus, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Music department

Fast Facts

Became an official supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities in 2007
Supports several charitable organizations, including UNICEF, Aid For AIDS and Point Foundation
Joined the Delta Upsilon fraternity while attending the University of Miami
Is a second cousin of Jozy Altidore, the professional soccer player
Developed an interest in theater at a young age, pursued a career in drama after high school and soon appeared in classic musicals
Started his improv career at the age of 16 after joining the SAK Comedy Lab
Debuted on Broadway in 2004 as Billy Flynn in the revival of "Chicago․"
Dressed up as Tigger at Walt Disney World for one of his first jobs
Was best friends with NSYNC member Joey Fatone in high school
Wrote and performed the theme song for "The Weekenders․"
Became the first Black host of the Miss America pageant

Awards

2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
2003Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: winner
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: winner
2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: winner
2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show: nominated
2005Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
2005Vision Award-Best Dramatic Performance: nominated
2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2012Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2013Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2014Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Original Song: winner
2014Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2017Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2017Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show: nominated
2018Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: winner
2018Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show: nominated
2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show: nominated
2020Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2020Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated
2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated
2021Best Supporting Actor-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2022Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Game Show Host: nominated