Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

Biography

Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. (born September 4, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He's best know for his role as Michael Kyle on the sitcom My Wife and Kids as well as his comedic work on In Living Color.

He performed as a comedian and actor throughout the 1980s, including a year long stint on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. His true breakthrough, however, came as writer and performer on FOX's sketch comedy show In Living Color (1990-1992), on his animated series Waynehead (1996-1997), and on his TV series Damon (1998).

Since then, he has starred in a number of films and television shows, some of which he has co-produced or co-written, including Beverly Hills Cop, The Last Boy Scout, and Major Payne and the sitcom My Wife and Kids. From 2016 to 2019, he starred as Roger Murtaugh in the television series Lethal Weapon. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers.

🎬 Movies Featuring Damon Wayans

Farce of the Penguins

Farce of the Penguins (2006)

as Hey, That's My Ass! Penguin (voz)
Behind the Smile

Behind the Smile (2006)

as Charlie Richman
Bamboozled

Bamboozled (2000)

as Pierre Delacroix
Goosed

Goosed (1999)

as Dr. Steven Hamel
Bulletproof

Bulletproof (1996)

as Rock Keats / Jack Carter
The Great White Hype

The Great White Hype (1996)

as James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Major Payne

Major Payne (1995)

as Maj. Benson Payne
Blankman

Blankman (1994)

as Darryl Walker
Mo' Money

Mo' Money (1992)

as Johnny Stewart
The Last Boy Scout

The Last Boy Scout (1991)

as James Alexander 'Jimmy' Dix
Hollywood Shuffle

Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

as Body Guard #2 / Willie
Triplecross

Triplecross (1986)

as Ornery Character #1