Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans (born July 23, 1972) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for his roles in the films I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), Mo' Money (1992), The Wayans Bros. (1995–1999), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), Norbit (2007), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), and Fifty Shades of Black (2016). He has also starred in the television series Marlon (2017–2018).
Wayans was born in New York City, the son of Elvira Alethia (Green), a social worker, and Howell Stouten Wayans, a supermarket manager. He is the ninth of ten children, including his siblings Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and Nadia Wayans. Wayans attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where he studied drama.
Wayans began his career in entertainment as a stand-up comedian. He made his film debut in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), which was directed by his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans. He went on to star in a number of films, including Mo' Money (1992), The Wayans Bros. (1995–1999), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), Norbit (2007), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), and Fifty Shades of Black (2016). He has also starred in the television series Marlon (2017–2018).
In addition to his acting career, Wayans has also worked as a writer and producer. He co-wrote and produced the films Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), Norbit (2007), and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009). He also produced the television series Marlon (2017–2018).
Wayans has won numerous awards for his work in film and television, including two BET Awards, two NAACP Image Awards, and a Golden Globe Award nomination. He has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Personal life
Wayans was married to Angelica Zachary from 2005 to 2013. They have two children together, a son named Shawn Howell Wayans (born 2002) and a daughter named Amai Zackary Wayans (born 2009). Wayans is also the father of a daughter named Mariah Wayans (born 2014) from a previous relationship.
Wayans is a Christian. He is also a vegan.
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1988 I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Marlon Film debut
1991 The Five Heartbeats Duck Johnson
1992 Mo' Money Johnny Stewart
1994 Blankman Damon Wayans
1995 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Loc Dog
1996 The Sixth Man Antoine Tyler
1997 Senseless Darryl Witherspoon
1998 The Gingerbread Man Clyde Maxwell
1999 Goosed Ryan Walker
2000 Scary Movie Shorty Meeks
2001 Scary Movie 2 Shorty Meeks
2002 Drowning Mona Wyatt Rash
2004 White Chicks Marcus Copeland/Kevin Copeland Also co-writer and producer
2006 Little Man Calvin Sims Also co-writer and producer
2007 Norbit Norbit Albert Rice/Rasputia Latimore-Rice Also co-writer and producer
2009 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Ripcord Also co-writer and producer
2010 Death at a Funeral Aaron Barnes
2011 The Love Guru Darrell Strawberry
2013 A Haunted House Malcolm Johnson Also co-writer and producer
2014 A Haunted House 2 Malcolm Johnson Also co-writer and producer
2015 Fifty Shades of Black Christian Black Also co-writer and producer
2016 Naked Rob Anderson Also co-writer and producer
2017 Sextuplets Alan/Russell/Ethan/Baby Pete/Jaspar/Dawn Also co-writer and producer
2019 What Men Want Ali Davis
2020 The Curse of Bridge Hollow Nick Radford Also co-writer and producer
Television
Year Title Role Notes 1990 In Living Color Various Recurring cast member 1995–1999 The Wayans Bros. Marlon Williams Main cast 2001 Saturday Night Live Host Episode: "Marlon Wayans/Aerosmith" 2003 Behind the Smile Danny Reynolds Television film 2006 Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness Thugaboo Voice role; television film 2017–2018 Marlon Marlon Wayans Main cast, also creator, writer, and executive producer
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result 1996 MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Nominated 1997 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture The Sixth Man Nominated 1998 MTV Movie Award Best On-Screen Duo (with Shawn Wayans) Senseless Nominated 2000 MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance Scary Movie Nominated 2001 BET Award Best Actor Scary Movie 2 Won 2001 MTV Movie Award Best On-Screen Duo (with Shawn Wayans) Scary Movie 2 Nominated 2002 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture The Sixth Man Nominated 2002 MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance White Chicks Nominated 2003 BET Award Best Actor White Chicks Nominated 2007 BET Award Best Actor Norbit Won 2007 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Norbit Nominated 2008 MTV Movie Award Best Comedic Performance Norbit Nominated 2010 Golden Globe Award Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Behind the Smile Nominated
