Keenen Ivory Wayans

Description: (Actor, Comedian and Filmmaker Known for His Comedy Series, ‘In Living Color’, and the Film ‘Hollywood Shuffle’)

Keenen Ivory Wayans is a famous American actor, comedian and filmmaker. His first major contribution to show business was when he played host and co-creator of the 1990 – 1994 Fox sketch comedy series, ‘In Living Colour’. Ever since he has produced, written and directed a number of films including ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ and ‘Scary Movie 2000’. He hosted the talk show ‘The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show’ from 1997 to 1998 and most recently was a judge for the eighth season of ‘Last Comic Standing’. He is the pioneer of the famous Wayans family of entertainment and is responsible for introducing his siblings to show business. Most of his productions portray the lives of oppressed black people in America and one or more of his brothers or sisters have appeared along with him on the sets. He has rightly been described as a role model for young black Americans who want to make a name for themselves in comedy and show business. He is a strict vegetarian and promoter of healthy living.

Overview

Birthday June 8, 1958 (Gemini)
Born In United States
Alternative names Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans
City Harlem, New York
Spouse/Ex- Daphne Polk (2001-2004)
Parents Howell Stouten Wayans
Elvira Alethia (Green)
Children Bella Wayans (born 2001), Daphne Ivory Wayans (born 2003), Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans (born 1992), Jr. (born 1998), Keenen Ivory Wayans, Nala Wayans (born 1996)
Relatives Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans
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