Damon Wayans: Biography in Details
Who is Damon Wayans?
Damon Wayans is a famous American actor, comedian, and writer.
He is also a successful film producer and a member of the Wayans family of entertainers.
He is best known for portraying Michael Richard Kyle, Sr. on ABC’s My Wife and Kids from 2001 to 2005.
Damon Wayans: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood
Damon Wayans was born on 4 September 1960, in New York City, New York, USA.
He is an American by nationality and is of African-American ethnicity.
He is the son of Elvira Alethia and Howell Stouten Wayans.
His mother is a homemaker, singer, and social worker and his father is a supermarket manager.
Damon Wayans has five sisters and four brothers who all are notable artists in the same industry.
Damon Wayans: Education History
Damon Wayans was educated at Murry Bergtraum High School.
While he was in high school, his elder brothers were already successful comedians, actors, and directors which inspired him to follow in their footsteps and make his career in the Hollywood Industry.
Damon Wayans: Professional Life, Career, and Awards
Damon Wayans began his career as a stand-up comedian in 1982.
He made his movie debut with a small role in the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop.
He also appeared in the syndicated TV series Solid Gold during the 1980s as a comedian.
His first big break came up as T-Bone in Color (1988). He played various roles in the television film In Living Color (1990-1994).
He received four Emmy Awards nominations for his acting and directing in In Living Color.
His first work as a producer was Waynehead (1996), a cartoon for the WB.
Damon Wayans won the 2002 People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series for his role in My Wife and Kids (2001-2005), in which he played Michael Kyle.
He portrays Roger Murtaugh in the television film Lethal Weapon (2016-present).
Damon Wayans: Salary and Net Worth
He has a net worth of $35 million but his salary is not revealed yet as 0f 2022.
Rumors and Controversy
There is no rumor of his other relationships at the present time.
Wayans was criticized after making controversial statements about the Bill Cosby rape accusations.
Body Measurement
Damon has a height of 6 feet 2 inches.
His body weighs 93 kg. He has brown eyes and bald hair.
Social Media Profile
Damon Wayans is active on Instagram and Twitter but he is not active on his Facebook account.
He has more than 699k followers on Instagram and more than 410.3k followers on Twitter.
Damon Wayans’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September | Wednesday |
| 2025 | September | Thursday |
| 2026 | September | Friday |
| 2027 | September | Saturday |
| 2028 | September | Monday |