Wayne Brady
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
- Debuted on Broadway in 2004 as Billy Flynn in the revival of "Chicago․"
- 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
- Became the first Black host of the Miss America pageant
- 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․"
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