Marlon Wayans
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 Marlon Wayans. |
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| Born | Marlon L. Wayans July 23, 1972 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, comedian, screenwriter, director |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Marlon L. Wayans (born July 23, 1972) is an American actor, model producer, comedian, writer, and director of movies, beginning with his role as a pedestrian in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka in 1988. He frequently collaborates with his brother Shawn Wayans, as he has on the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. and in the comedic films Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and Dance Flick. However, Wayans had a dramatic role in Darren Aronofsky's critically acclaimed Requiem for a Dream, which saw his departure from the usual comedies. He recently appeared in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
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[edit] Early life
Wayans was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Elvira, a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Wayans, a supermarket manager.[1] His family was involved in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion.[2][3] Marlon Wayans was raised in the housing projects of New York City, the youngest of ten siblings. He is the brother of Nadia Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Dwayne Wayans, and Kim Wayans; all celebrities in their own right. Wayans went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, the school made famous in Fame. He attended Howard University.
[edit] Career
From 1995 until 1999, Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn Wayans. Though primarily a comedic actor, he garnered considerable critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in Requiem for a Dream. He has also produced the first two films of the Scary Movie series, in which he and Shawn were credited writers and co-stars. He was sharply criticized for his performance in the 2000 movie Dungeons & Dragons as "Snails", the incompetent Rogue. Wayans filmed all his scenes in four days before leaving to work on Requiem for a Dream.
Wayans was originally cast as Robin in the 1992 film Batman Returns,[4] however it was felt that the film featured too many characters, so the character was omitted from that film. He was considered for the role in the 1995 sequel Batman Forever, but the change in directors from Tim Burton to Joel Schumacher would also mean a change in the choice of actor for the role of Robin. Despite not actually appearing in either film, he was reportedly still paid for the role.[citation needed] He was replaced by Chris O'Donnell.
He produced a cartoon series on Nickelodeon that he has said is a combination of Charlie Brown and Fat Albert, called Thugaboo. In an interview on Chelsea Lately, Wayans, along with his brother Shawn stated that "in meetings he usually falls asleep but wakes up with amazing ideas."[citation needed] Marlon also hosted the 2000 MTV VMA's, along with his brother Shawn.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Pedestrian |
| 1991 | The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (TV) | Various |
| 1992 | Mo' Money | Seymour Stewart |
| (early 92)1992- 1993(early 93) | In Living Color (TV Series) | Various |
| 1994 | Above the Rim | Bugaloo |
| 1995 | The Wayans Bros. (TV Series) | Marlon Williams |
| 1996 | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Loc Dog |
| Mr. Show with Bob and David (TV Series) | KKK Member | |
| Waynehead (TV Series) | Blue (voice) | |
| The Parent 'Hood (TV Series) | Himself | |
| 1997 | The 6th Man | Kenny Tyler |
| 1998 | Senseless | Darryl Witherspoon |
| Comics Come Home 4 (TV) | Himself | |
| 1999 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV Series) | Itch (voice) |
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream | Tyrone C. Love |
| Scary Movie | Shorty Meeks | |
| The Tangerine Bear | Louie Blue (voice) | |
| Dungeons & Dragons | Snails | |
| 2001 | Scary Movie 2 | Shorty Meeks |
| 2004 | Behind the Smile | Danny Styles |
| The Ladykillers | Gawain MacSam | |
| White Chicks | Marcus | |
| 2006 | Little Man | Calvin "Baby-face" Sims |
| Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (TV) | ||
| Six Degrees (TV Series) | Homeless guy | |
| Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street (TV) | Dirty, Money | |
| 2007 | Norbit | Buster "Bust-A-Move" Perkin |
| 2009 | Dance Flick | Mr Moody |
| G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Rip Cord | |
| 2010 | Marmaduke | Lightning |
| 2011 | Richard Pryor: Is It Something I Said? | Richard Pryor |
| 2012 | Scary Movie 5 | Shorty Meeks |
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[edit] External links
| Preceded by Chris Rock |
MTV Video Music Awards host 2000 (co-host with Shawn Wayans) |
Succeeded by Jamie Foxx |
