Marlon Lamont Wayans, better known as Marlon Wayans, is a talented American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and filmmaker.
He is best known for starring in The Wayans Bros., Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, Requiem for a Dream, and Air.
As the youngest member of the renowned Wayans family, he has built a successful career spanning comedy, drama, television, and film.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Marlon Lamont Wayans
- Stage Name: Marlon Wayans
- Born: July 23, 1972
- Age: 54 years old
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Filmmaker
- Nationality: American
- Height: 6 feet ½ inch (184 cm)
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Religion: Jehovah’s Witness
- Parents: Howell Stouten Wayans, Elvira Alethia Wayans (née Green)
- Siblings: Shawn Wayans, Damon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Dwayne Wayans, Kim Wayans, Diedre Wayans, Vonnie Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Nadia Wayans, Devonne Wayans
- Spouse: Not Married
- Children: Amai Wayans, Shawn Howell Wayans, Kai Wayans
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $40 million USD
Early Life and Education
Marlon Wayans was born on July 23, 1972, in New York City, New York. He is the son of Howell Stouten Wayans, a supermarket manager, and Elvira Alethia Wayans, a homemaker and social worker. He is of African-American ethnicity and was raised in the Jehovah’s Witness faith.
He grew up with nine siblings: Shawn Wayans, Damon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Dwayne Wayans, Kim Wayans, Diedre Wayans, Vonnie Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Nadia Wayans, and Devonne Wayans.
He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts before enrolling at Howard University, where he studied for two years before leaving to pursue acting full-time.
Career
Marlon Wayans began his acting career in I’m Gonna Git You Sucka (1988), directed by his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans.
He later became widely recognized alongside his brother Shawn Wayans on the hit sitcom The Wayans Bros.
His popularity soared through blockbuster comedy films including Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and Dance Flick, many of which he co-wrote and produced with his family.
Away from comedy, Wayans demonstrated his dramatic abilities in Requiem for a Dream, Above the Rim, Respect, and Air.
He has also starred in Marlon, Bel-Air, The Curse of Bridge Hollow, Sextuplets, and several stand-up comedy specials, including Woke-ish, God Loves Me, and Good Grief.
Alongside acting, he continues to write, produce, and develop film and television projects, remaining one of Hollywood’s most successful comedians.
Awards and Nominations
- NAACP Image Award nominee.
- MTV Movie Award winner (shared) for Scary Movie.
- BET Comedy Award nominee.
Social media
- Instagram: @marlonwayans
Personal Life
Marlon Wayans, 54, is single. He was in a long-term relationship with Angela Zackery from 1992 to 2013, but has stated publicly that they were never legally married. He is the father of three children: Amai Wayans, Shawn Howell Wayans, and Kai Wayans.
He has spoken openly about supporting his transgender child, Kai, and has emphasized the importance of unconditional love and acceptance.
Outside of entertainment, he enjoys fitness, writing, traveling, and spending time with his family. His height is 6 feet ½ inch (184 cm).
Net Worth
Marlon Wayans has a net worth of $40 million USD. His income comes from acting, comedy, screenwriting, producing, directing, stand-up performances, television productions, film royalties, and business ventures. His decades of success in Hollywood, together with his work across film, television, and live comedy, have made him one of the most accomplished members of the Wayans family.
Filmography
- I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
- Above the Rim
- The 6th Man
- Requiem for a Dream
- Scary Movie
- Scary Movie 2
- Little Man
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
- A Haunted House
- Fifty Shades of Black
- Sextuplets
- Air
- Him
Television
- In Living Color
- The Wayans Bros.
- Marlon
- Bel-Air