About Dwayne Wayans
Born 1956. Dwayne Wayans is an American composer, actor, musician and writer.
Dwayne Howell Otis Wayans (born August 22, 1956) is an American film and television composer, and member of the Wayans family.
Early life Wayans was born in New York City, the first child of Elvira Alethia (née Green; July 23, 1938–July 10, 2020), a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Stouten Wayans (August 26, 1936–April 1, 2023) a supermarket manager. His family were Jehovah's Witnesses. He and his family lived in New York's Chelsea neighborhood. He is the eldest sibling of Keenen, Diedra, Damon Sr., Kimberly, Elvira, Nadia, Devonne, Shawn, and Marlon.
Career He worked as production assistant and performed as background characters in sketches on the show of Keenen Ivory Wayans (In Living Color).
Filmography In Living Color (1990–1991)
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Who is Dwayne Wayans?
American writer-actor and film score composer
When was Dwayne Wayans born?
Dwayne Wayans was born on 20 July 1956 in New York City.
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Dwayne Wayans is a composer, actor, musician and writer.
What nationality is Dwayne Wayans?
Dwayne Wayans is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dwayne Wayans. https://biography.guide/dwayne-wayans/
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