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Damon Wayans is an American comedian, writer and actor. He has starred in a variety of TV shows and films, including In Living Color,My Wife and Kids and the film The Last Boy Scout.

Fast Facts

1. Born: September 4, 1960
2. Full Name: Damon Kyle Wayans
3. Birthplace: New York, New York
4. Close friends with Michael Jordan
5. Has four sisters and five brother's
6. Had clubbed foot as a child
7. In a celebrity ad campaign for Hanes
8. Appeared in Janet Jackson's video The Best Things in Life are Free
9. Coined the phrase: "Homey don't play dat."

Damon Kyle Wayans was born in New York City, New York State on September 4, 1960. He attended Murry Bergtraum High School. He was raised in a house of four brothers and four sisters. His other famous siblings are Keenan Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Marlon Wayans.

Wayans acting career started modestly with a memorable performance in the Eddie Murphy star vehicle, Beverly Hills Cop, he would later go on tobe featured in films such a Hollywood Shuffle, Roxanne, Colors and I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. In 1990, he would appear in his breakthrough role as part of the ensemble of the sketch comedy In Living Color. He would follow up that success with roles in films such as Mo' Money, Blankman and Major Payne. In 2001, he would star in the hit sitcom My Wife and Kids.

• September 4, 1960: Born
• 1984: Beverly Hills Cop
• 1985: "Saturday Night Live"
• 1988: Earth Girls Are Easy
• 1990-1992: "In Living Color"
• 1994: Blankman
• 1995: Major Payne
• 1996: The Great White Hype
• 1996: Bulletproof
• 2001-2005: "My Wife and Kids"