Keenen Ivory Wayans

Quick Facts

Full Name	Keenen Ivory Wayans
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Jun 8, 1958(1958-06-08)
Age	66
Birthplace	New York City
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Gemini

Keenen Ivory Wayans Biography

Keenen Ivory Wayans is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on June 8, 1958 in New York City, New York State, United States. American actor best known for his long-running role on the TV series In Living Color. He was also the director and producer of the first two installments of the popular Scary Movie spoof franchise. He has also appeared as the host of his own talk show, as well as the host of the eighth season of Last Comic Standing.

He directed the film Scary Movie, starring Carmen Electra.

During his first set performing at The Improv in New York, Wayans met Robert Townsend, who helped him learn about the comedy business. Townsend and Wayans drove cross country to Los Angeles together when Wayans moved to Los Angeles in 1980. They did not speak for a year afterward. Wayans worked there as an actor. He had a regular role as a soldier on a television series titled For Love and Honor. He also appeared on Hill Street Blues as a famous NFL linebacker.

Fox gave Wayans a lot of freedom with the show, although Fox executives were a bit concerned about the show’s content before its television debut. Wayans created, wrote, and starred in the show, titled In Living Color, an sketch comedy television series that originally ran on the Fox Network from 1990 to 1994.

He has nine siblings, including actors Marlon, Shawn, Damon and Kim. His father Howell worked as a manager at a supermarket and his mother Elvira was a social worker. He has four daughters named Bella, Jolie, Nala and Daphne and a son named Keenen, Jr.

Keenen Ivory Wayans Net Worth

Keenen Ivory Wayans is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keenen Ivory Wayans 's net worth $65 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He became a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity while attending Tuskegee University. He dropped out, however, to pursue a career as a comedian.

The 2000 film Scary Movie was the top-grossing film directed by an African- American until it was surpassed by Tim Story’s 2005 film Fantastic Four.

Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans (born June 8, 1958) is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and a member of the Wayans family of entertainers. He first came to prominence as the host and the creator of the 1990–1994 Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. He has produced, directed and/or written several films, starting with Hollywood Shuffle, which he cowrote, in 1987.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Keenen Ivory Wayans height 6 ft 3 in Keenen weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Keenen Ivory Wayans Dating?

According to our records, Keenen Ivory Wayans married to Daphne Wayans. As of December 1, 2023, Keenen Ivory Wayans’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Keenen Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Keenen Ivory Wayans celebrates birthday on June 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Keenen Ivory Wayans

1. Keenen Ivory Wayans is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
2. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers.
3. He was the host and creator of the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color, which ran from 1990-1994.
4. He cowrote and starred in the movie Hollywood Shuffle in 1987.
5. He directed the movie Scary Movie in 2000, which was the highest-grossing movie at that time directed by an African American.
6. From 1997-1998, he hosted the talk show The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show.
7. He was born in Harlem, New York City and is the second of ten children.
8. His paternal line traces back to Madagascar.
9. His father was a devout Jehovah’s Witness.
10. He attended Seward Park High School and Tuskegee University but dropped out before graduation to focus on comedy.
11. He met Robert Townsend at The Improv, and they drove to Los Angeles together when Wayans moved in 1980.
12. He created, wrote, and starred in In Living Color.
13. He is a vegetarian and promoted the diet in a public service announcement in 2006.
14. He was a judge for the eighth season of Last Comic Standing.
15. He has produced, directed, and/or written several films.

Did Keenan Ivory Wayans pass away?

Keenen Ivory Wayans
Education| Tuskegee University
Occupation| Actor, comedian, filmmaker
Years active| 1979–2009; 2013–present
Partner(s)| Brittany Daniel (2007–2014)

What is Keenan Ivory Wayans doing now?

In true boss fashion, Keenen Ivory Wayans is making his return to television in a major way! The 61-year-old has just been named as Showrunner for season three of The Last O.G., the TBS series, starring Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish and Allen Maldonado.

Who is Keenen Ivory Wayans wife?

Daphne Wayans

Does Keenen Ivory Wayans have a twin brother?

Brothers

Is Keenan Wayans married?

Daphne Wayans