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He made his directorial debut with the film ''[[Dance Flick]]'', which was written by Damien, Keenen, Shawn, Marlon and Craig Wayans.<ref>[http://www.kamwilliams.com/2009/05/shawn-and-damien-wayans-dance-flick.html Shawn and Damien Wayans: The Dance Flick Interview with Kam Williams]</ref> |
He made his directorial debut with the film ''[[Dance Flick]]'', which was written by Damien, Keenen, Shawn, Marlon and Craig Wayans.<ref>[http://www.kamwilliams.com/2009/05/shawn-and-damien-wayans-dance-flick.html Shawn and Damien Wayans: The Dance Flick Interview with Kam Williams]</ref> |
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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 |
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. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
Revision as of 06:40, 9 November 2010
Damien Dante Wayans | |
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Occupation(s) | Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Director |
Years active | 1987–present |
Damien Dante Wayans is an American actor, writer, producer and director. He is a member of the Wayans family.
Life and career
Wayans was born in New York City, he is the nephew of the Wayans Brothers, which consists of Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Kim Wayans, Elvira 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.[1]
Damien 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.[2]
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
Actor
Year | Title | Role |
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1987 | Eddie Murphy Raw | Child running in the house (sketch) |
1991 | In Living Color (TV Series) | Himself (uncredited) |
1995 | Major Payne | Cadet Dwight "D" Williams |
1996 | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Cousin with bag |
New York Undercover (TV Series) | unknown role | |
"Celtic Pride | unknown role | |
1997 | 413 Hope St. (TV Series) | unknown role |
1999 | Passing Glory (TV) | Snow Lurcher |
The Norm Show (TV Series) | Shaun | |
2000 | NYPD Blue | unknown role |
Freedom Song (TV) | Bo Drew | |
2003 | Malibu's Most Wanted | Tec |
2005 | Edison | Isaiah Charles |
2006 | Man About Town | Lucky Reynolds |
Little Man | Officer Wilson | |
House M.D. (TV series) | Haller | |
2009 | Dance Flick | Director |
Writer
Year | Title | Role |
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2002-2004 | My Wife and Kids (TV Series) | Writer |
2004 | The Last Meal (Short Film) | Writer |
2009 | Dance Flick | Writer |
Producer
Year | Title | Role |
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2004-2005 | My Wife and Kids (TV Series) | Producer |
2004 | The Last Meal (Short Film) | Producer |
2006 | The Underground (TV Series) | Producer |
2009 | Dance Flick | Producer |
Director
Year | Title | Role |
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2002-2005 | My Wife and Kids (TV Series) | Director |
2004 | The Last Meal (Short Film) | Director |
2009 | Dance Flick | Director |
References
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- African American film actors
- African American film directors
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American film directors
- American film producers
- American screenwriters
- Living people
- Wayans family
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- American screen actor stubs
- Television director stubs