The Wayans family /ˈweɪ.ənz/ is an American family including a number of successful directors, screenwriters, comedians and actors.
(born July 20, 1956), American writer and composer
(born June 8, 1958), American actor, comedian, director and writer. He has five children, four daughters and one son.
Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans (born 1992)
Nala Wayans (born 1996)
Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jr. (born 1998)
Bella Wayans (born 2001)
Daphne Ivory Wayans (born 2003)
(born September 4, 1960), American actor, comedian and producer. He has four children, two sons and two daughters.
Damon Wayans, Jr. (born 1982), American actor, comedian, and screenwriter
Michael Wayans (born 1985), American actor
Michael has one daughter, Ava Marie Wayans (born 2014), with Vanessa Simmons (daughter of Run DMC member Joseph Simmons)
Cara Mia Wayans (born 1987), American actress
Kyla Wayans (born 1990), American actress
(born October 16, 1961), American actress
(born January 19, 1971), American actor and writer. He has three children, two daughters and one son. His son is named after his brother, Marlon.
Laila Wayans (born 1999)
Illia Wayans (born 2003)
Marlon Wayans (born 2005)
(born July 23, 1972), American actor and writer. He has two children, one son and one daughter. His son is named after his brother, Shawn.
Shawn Howell Wayans (born 2001)
Amai Z. Wayans (born 2003)
American actress
American screenwriter
Damien Wayans (born 1980), American actor, screenwriter, television producer, and director
Chaunté Wayans (born 1982), American actress, comedian and editor
American screenwriter and producer
Craig Wayans (born 1976), American actor, writer and television producer
Summer Wayans, American model and TV personality
Gregg Wayans, American actor and comedian
Jamel Wayans-Benson
Justin Wayans-Benson
Brandee Wayans-Benson
American screenwriter
Some of the family members include:
Please note capitalization of surnames is typically used in genealogy trees
Film and television productions with the involvement of more than one member of the Wayans family include:
Hollywood Shuffle (1987), a film co-written by Keenen and featuring Keenen, Damon and Kim
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), a film by Keenen also featuring Damon, Kim, Shawn and Marlon
In Living Color (1990-1994), a sketch comedy show created by Keenen and Damon also featuring Kim, Shawn and Marlon
Mo' Money (1992), a film written by Damon and starring Damon and Marlon
Blankman (1994), a superhero parody film starring and co-written by Damon, featuring cameos by Damon's children
A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994), a film by Keenen starring Keenen, also featuring Kim
Major Payne (1995), co-written by, co-produced by and starring Damon and featuring Damien Dante Wayans
The Wayans Bros. (1995-1999), a situation comedy starring brothers Shawn and Marlon
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996), co-written by and starring Shawn and Marlon, produced by Keenen (who also appears in the film)
Waynehead (1996-1997), an animated series created by Damon with Shawn, Marlon and Kim
Scary Movie (2000-2013), a film franchise created by Keenen, Shawn, and Marlon; the first installment is the most profitable movie ever to be directed by an African American. The Wayans were only involved with the first two films, but are still credited for the subsequent movies.
My Wife and Kids (2001-2005) with Damon Wayans, which included Kim, Damien, Craig, Damon Jr. and Elvira among its writers, and featured many family members in guest roles
White Chicks (2004), a film directed by Keenen, co-written and co-produced by Keenen, Shawn and Marlon, and starring Shawn and Marlon
Little Man (2006), a film directed by Keenen, written and co-produced by Keenen, Shawn and Marlon, and starring Shawn and Marlon
Thugaboo (2006), animated children's TV specials
The Underground (2006), a sketch comedy show created by and starring Damon, featuring Damon Wayans, Jr., with music by Dwayne Wayans
Dance Flick (2009), a film directed by Damien Dante Wayans, written by many members of the family, and starring Damon Wayans, Jr. and other Wayans family members
A Haunted House (2013), a film co-written and produced by Marlon Wayans. A sequel titled A Haunted House 2 was released in 2014.
Second Generation Wayans (2013), a TV show co-produced by and co-starring Damien and Craig
Fifty Shades of Black, a film co-written, co-produced and starring Marlon
