Marlon Wayans is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He is best known for his roles in films like “Scary Movie,” “White Chicks,” “A Haunted House,” and “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” He is one of the more successful members of the Wayans family, a comedic dynasty which includes his siblings Shawn and Damon Wayans, and his father Keenan Ivory Wayans.
Marlon Wayans was born in New York City, New York, on July 23rd, 1972. His father, an acclaimed satirist and director, introduced him to the entertainment business at a young age. In 1988, he began to appear on In Living Color, a hit sketch comedy show produced by his father. This opportunity gave him the platform he needed to hone his craft and also introduced him to the world of writing.
Marlon’s breakout performance came in the 1999 film “Scary Movie,” in which he played the role of Ray Wilkins, an awkward student who falls victim to a playful prank by a group of girls. The successful film spawned three sequels and acted as the launching pad for his writing career. He and his brother Shawn wrote the successful sequels “White Chicks” and “Littleman.”
Marlon has since starred in a number of films, such as “The Heat”, “Dance Flick”, “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra”, and “A Haunted House”. He also appeared as a starring role in the popular NBC drama “ER.” Despite his success on the big screen, Marlon has not forgotten his comedic roots. He continues to tour with stand-up comedy, and he can often be found making random appearances on talk shows.
Marlon has kept quite busy over the last few years. In 2012 he wrote, directed, and produced the film “A Haunted House” with his long-time comedic collaborator, Michael Tiddes. The film went on to gross over $60 million worldwide and spawned two sequels. Marlon also produced the successful television show “Second Generation Wayans” in 2013. He has since gone on to create and executive produce the critically acclaimed ABC comedy series “Marlon”, which has been highly praised for its unique brand of comedy.
It’s clear that Marlon Wayans’ career has been successful, and he is constantly looking for new ways to entertain audiences. He continues to be involved on both the silver screen and television, and judging by his work he shows no signs of slowing down. We can only look forward to what this talented entertainer has in store next.
