A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Shawn Wayans
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born January 19, 1971Age 55
Cast appearances (2)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Shawn Wayans is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer who began his television career on In Living Color. He served as the show’s DJ under the name SW-1 and appeared in sketches with the ensemble, becoming part of the comedy series created by his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans.
With his brother Marlon, he wrote and starred in The Wayans Bros. and a series of film comedies. Their collaborations include Don’t Be a Menace, Scary Movie, White Chicks and Little Man. Wayans’s work connects television sketch performance with broad character comedy and movie parody.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
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