Years active 1987–present Siblings Chaunte Wayans Parents Elvira Wayans | Role Actor Name Damien Wayans | |
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Born April 15, 1980 (age 44) ( 1980-04-15 ) New York City, New York Occupation Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Director Cousins Chaunte Wayans, Michael Wayans, Damon Wayans - Jr, Craig Wayans, Cara Mia Wayans Similar People Craig Wayans, Damon Wayans - Jr, Damon Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans Nationality American Zodiac Sign Aries | ||
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Damien Dante Wayans (born April 15, 1980) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer and director. He is a member of the Wayans family.
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- Early life
- Career
- Filmography
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Early life
Wayans was born in New York City, he is the nephew of the Wayans Brothers, which consists of Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Sr., Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans. He is the son of their sibling Elvira Wayans and brother of Chaunté Wayans. Damon Wayans, Jr. and Michael Wayans are his cousins.
Career
Damien Dante Wayans began his career in 1987 in Eddie Murphy's concert film Eddie Murphy Raw. He acted with his uncle Damon Wayans in Major Payne. He then went on to writing and directing. His big break in acting was in Jamie Kennedy's film Malibu's Most Wanted when he played the role of Tec, Shondra's (Regina Hall) ex-boyfriend. Damien has written and directed several episodes of his uncle Damon's sitcom My Wife and Kids. In 2006, Damien along with his cousin Craig Wayans wrote and produced on uncle Damon's The Underground, a sketch comedy show on Showtime. Damien also directed a few segments.
He made his directorial debut with the film Dance Flick, which was written by Damien, Keenen, Shawn, Marlon and Craig Wayans.
In 2009, Damien along with cousin Craig Wayans formed a film and TV production company called Second Generation Entertainment, given their being the second generation of Wayans in the entertainment industry. The duo plans to create, develop and produce multiplatform content.
Filmography
Writer
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Second Generation Wayans (TV Series) (creator - 10 episodes, 2013) (writer - 10 episodes, 2013)
- The Beginning of the End of the Beginning (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- The Other, Other Wayans (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- Miss Independent (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- Independence Day (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- Play Hard or Go Home (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- Cut! (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- High Anxiety (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- The Pitch (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- Rolling with Second Gen (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
- The Arrival (2013) - (creator) / (writer)
2009
Dance Flick (written by)
2006
The Underground (TV Series) (10 episodes)
- Episode #1.10 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.9 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.8 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.7 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.6 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.5 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.4 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.3 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.2 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.1 (2006) - (as Damien Wayans)
-
My Wife and Kids (TV Series) (executive story editor - 30 episodes, 2003 - 2004) (written by - 9 episodes, 2002 - 2004)
- The Return of Bobby Shaw (2004) - (written by)
- The Fellowship of the Baby (2004) - (written by)
- Class Reunion (2004) - (written by)
- The Baby: Part 2 (2004) - (executive story editor)
- The Baby: Part 1 (2004) - (executive story editor)
- What Do You Know? (2004) - (executive story editor) / (written by)
- Hand Model (2004) - (executive story editor)
- The Maid (2004) - (executive story editor)
- The Director (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Romantic Night (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Calvin Goes to Work (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Calvin Comes to Stay (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Empty Nest: Part 2 (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Empty Nest: Part 1 (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Outbreak Monkey (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Illegal Smile (2004) - (executive story editor)
- The Anniversary Present (2004) - (executive story editor) / (written by)
- Jr. Sells His Car (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Candy Wars (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Moving on Out (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Of Mice and Man (2003) - (executive story editor)
- The Lady Is Not a Tramp (2003) - (executive story editor)
- Micheal's Band (2003) - (executive story editor) / (written by)
- While Out (2003) - (executive story editor)
- Marathon (2003) - (executive story editor) / (written by)
- Ultrasound (2003) - (executive story editor)
- The Funeral (2003) - (executive story editor)
- He's Having a Baby (2003) - (executive story editor)
- Meet the Parents (2003) - (executive story editor)
- Jay Goes to School (2003) - (executive story editor)
- Jr. Executive (2003) - (executive story editor)
- The Sweet Hairafter (2003) - (executive story editor)
- From Dummy to Daddy (2003) - (executive story editor)
- Claire's New Boyfriend (2002) - (written by)
- Papa Said Knock You Out (2002) - (written by)
Producer
-
Stand Up (Short) (executive producer)
2013
Second Generation Wayans (TV Series) (executive producer - 10 episodes)
- The Beginning of the End of the Beginning (2013) - (executive producer)
- The Other, Other Wayans (2013) - (executive producer)
- Miss Independent (2013) - (executive producer)
- Independence Day (2013) - (executive producer)
- Play Hard or Go Home (2013) - (executive producer)
- Cut! (2013) - (executive producer)
- High Anxiety (2013) - (executive producer)
- The Pitch (2013) - (executive producer)
- Rolling with Second Gen (2013) - (executive producer)
- The Arrival (2013) - (executive producer)
2009
Dance Flick (executive producer)
2006
The Underground (TV Series) (producer - 10 episodes)
- Episode #1.10 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.9 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.8 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.7 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.6 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.5 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.4 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.3 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.2 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
- Episode #1.1 (2006) - (producer - as Damien Wayans)
2004
My Wife and Kids (TV Series) (supervising producer - 26 episodes)
- The 'V' Story (2005) - (supervising producer)
- RV Dreams (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Michael Sells the Business (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Graduation Day (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Michael's Sandwich (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Jr.'s Cartoon (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Celibacy (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Michael Joins a Gym (2005) - (supervising producer)
- The Remodel (2005) - (supervising producer)
- The Bahamas: Part 2 (2005) - (supervising producer)
- The Bahamas: Part 1 (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Silence Is Golden (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Sweetheart's Day (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Study Buddy (2005) - (supervising producer)
- They Call Me El Foosay (2005) - (supervising producer)
- Careful What You Wish For (2005) - (supervising producer)
- The Wedding (2004) - (supervising producer)
- The Return of Bobby Shaw (2004) - (supervising producer)
- Restaurant Wars (2004) - (supervising producer)
- The Proposal (2004) - (supervising producer)
- Poker Face (2004) - (supervising producer)
- The Fellowship of the Baby (2004) - (supervising producer)
- Class Reunion (2004) - (supervising producer)
- Childcare Class (2004) - (supervising producer)
- Fantasy Camp: Part 2 (2004) - (supervising producer)
- Fantasy Camp: Part 1 (2004) - (supervising producer)
Actor
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Stand Up (Short) as
Deondre
2014
Single Ladies (TV Series) as
David Berenger
- One Step Forward, Two Steps Back (2014) - David Berenger
- Game On (2014) - David Berenger
- Cat and Mouse (2014) - David Berenger
- Tell You No Lies (2014) - David Berenger
- Ask Me No Questions (2014) - David Berenger
- Show-Stopper (2014) - David Berenger
- A Cut Above (2014) - David Berenger
- The Girl Most Likely To- (2014) - David Berenger
- Where There's a Will (2014) - David Berenger
2013
Second Generation Wayans (TV Series) as
Damien
- The Beginning of the End of the Beginning (2013) - Damien
- The Other, Other Wayans (2013) - Damien
- Miss Independent (2013) - Damien
- Independence Day (2013) - Damien
- Play Hard or Go Home (2013) - Damien
- Cut! (2013) - Damien
- High Anxiety (2013) - Damien
- The Pitch (2013) - Damien
- Rolling with Second Gen (2013) - Damien
- The Arrival (2013) - Damien
2013
That's a Friend (TV Mini Series)
2012
Watsky's Making an Album (TV Series) as
Rickie Slim
- Episode #1.4 (2012) - Rickie Slim
2012
Let's Stay Together (TV Series) as
Daniel
- Let's Do It Again (2012) - Daniel
2006
House M.D. (TV Series) as
Haller
- Que Será Será (2006) - Haller
2006
Little Man as
Officer Wilson
2006
Man About Town as
Lucky Reynolds
2005
Edison as
Isiaha
2003
Malibu's Most Wanted as
Tec
2000
Freedom Song (TV Movie) as
Bo Drew (as Damien Wayans)
2000
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Trey
- Brothers Under Arms (2000) - Trey (as Damien Wayans)
1999
Norm (TV Series) as
Shawn
- Norm vs. the Boxer (1999) - Shawn (as Damien Wayans)
1999
Passing Glory (TV Movie) as
Snow Lurcher (as Damien Wayans)
1997
413 Hope St. (TV Series) as
Greg Barnes
- Heartbeat (1997) - (as Damien Wayans)
- Pilot (1997) - Greg Barnes (as Damien Wayans)
1996
New York Undercover (TV Series) as
Tulane
- Toy Soldiers (1996) - Tulane (as Damien Wayans)
1996
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood as
Cousin with Bag (as Damien Wayans)
1995
Major Payne as
Cadet Deak Williams (as Damien Wayans)
Director
2009
Dance Flick
2006
The Underground (TV Series) (segment director - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.7 (2006) - (segment director)
- Episode #1.3 (2006) - (segment director)
2002
My Wife and Kids (TV Series) (19 episodes)
- RV Dreams (2005)
- Michael's Sandwich (2005)
- The Return of Bobby Shaw (2004)
- Restaurant Wars (2004)
- Poker Face (2004)
- The Fellowship of the Baby (2004)
- Class Reunion (2004)
- The Baby: Part 2 (2004)
- The Maid (2004)
- Calvin Comes to Stay (2004)
- The Anniversary Present (2004)
- Jr. Sells His Car (2004)
- The Funeral (2003)
- He's Having a Baby (2003)
- Meet the Parents (2003)
- Jay Goes to School (2003)
- Jr.'s Risky Business: Part 1 (2003)
- Michael's Tribe (2002)
- Open Your Heart (2002)
Miscellaneous
2003
My Wife and Kids (TV Series) (executive story editor - 19 episodes)
- The Baby: Part 2 (2004) - (executive story editor)
- The Baby: Part 1 (2004) - (executive story editor)
- What Do You Know? (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Hand Model (2004) - (executive story editor)
- The Maid (2004) - (executive story editor)
- The Director (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Romantic Night (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Calvin Goes to Work (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Calvin Comes to Stay (2004) - (executive story editor)
- The Anniversary Present (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Jr. Sells His Car (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Candy Wars (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Moving on Out (2004) - (executive story editor)
- Of Mice and Man (2003) - (executive story editor)
- The Lady Is Not a Tramp (2003) - (executive story editor)
- Micheal's Band (2003) - (executive story editor)
- While Out (2003) - (executive story editor)
- Jr. Executive (2003) - (executive story editor - as Damien Wayans)
- The Sweet Hairafter (2003) - (executive story editor - as Damien Wayans)
Soundtrack
2009
Dance Flick (writer: "I Shot Him at a Quarter to 1", "Mama Died in a Car Crash")
Self
2017
Hip Hop Squares (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Sevyn Streeter vs. Justin Combs (2017) - Self - Panelist
- Jessie T Usher vs Lamorne Morris (2017) - Self - Panelist
- Diggy Simmons vs Vanessa Simmons (2017) - Self - Panelist
- Master P vs Romeo (2017) - Self - Panelist
2017
SafeWord (TV Series) as
Self
- Kevin Hart vs. Damien Dante Wayans (2017) - Self
2014
Apollo Night LA (TV Series) as
Self - Celebrity Host / Self - Celebrity Guest Host / Self - Celebrity Guest
- ANLA 154 (UPDATE) (2016) - Self - Celebrity Host
- ANLA 155 (2016) - Self - Celebrity Guest Host
- ANLA 046 (2014) - Self - Celebrity Guest
2014
Mind of a Man (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.39 (2014) - Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.2 (2014) - Self - Panelist
2013
Oprah Prime (TV Series) as
Self
- The Wayans Family (2013) - Self
2013
The Jeff Probst Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Marlon Wayans and His Hilarious Family (2013) - Self
2013
The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 22 January 2013 (2013) - Self - Guest (as Damien Wayans)
2012
2012 BET Hip Hop Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2012
Internet Icon (TV Series) as
Guest actor (as Damien Dante Wayas)
2009
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 21 May 2009 (2009) - Self (as Damien Wayans)
1991
In Living Color (TV Series) as
Self
- Homey the Sellout: Part 2 (1991) - Self (uncredited)
1987
Eddie Murphy: Raw (Documentary) as
Child Running in House (sketch) (as Damien Wayans)
References
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