Damien Dante Wayans

Damien Dante Wayans is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He was born on April 29, 1980, in New York City. Wayans is a member of the renowned Wayans family, which includes Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans. He is the son of Elvira Wayans and the brother of Chaunté Wayans, with Damon Wayans Jr. and Michael Wayans as his cousins. Wayans began his acting career in 1987 in Eddie Murphy's concert film Eddie Murphy Raw and later acted alongside his uncle Damon Wayans in Major Payne. He has also made a name for himself as a writer and director, having worked on projects such as Jamie Kennedy's film Malibu's Most Wanted and episodes of the sitcom My Wife and Kids. Wayans has also collaborated with his cousin Craig Wayans on his uncle Damon's sketch comedy show The Underground.