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Shawn Wayans

Shawn Wayans, who co-wrote and starred in the original box office smash SCARY MOVIE, returns as Ray in SCARY MOVIE 2, now a college freshman.

Shawn made his acting debut in 1989 in his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans' feature film I'm Gonna Get You Sucka. Immediately following his feature film debut, Shawn joined the cast of groundbreaking, Emmy Award winning comedy series, In Living Color.

Shawn's past film credits include the hit comedy "Don't Be A Menace To South Central WhileDrinking Your Juice In The Hood," which he co-wrote, executive produced and starred in withbrother Marlon Wayans. He also starred in the dramatic thriller New Blood along side JohnHurt, Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano.

He also created and starred with Marlon in The Wayans Bros, sitcom, which was the first WB show to be sold into syndication after heading up the network lineup for five years.

Shawn will next re-team with Marion to create and produce an animated feature, Roaches. They are also working on a comedy album together.


Note: This profile was written in or before 2002.

Shawn Wayans Facts

OccupationActor
BirthdayJanuary 19, 1971 (52)
SignCapricorn
BirthplaceNew York, New York, USA
Height6' 2½" (1m89)  How tall is Shawn Wayans compared to you?

Selected Filmography

White Chicks
Scary Movie
Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood
Little Man
Scary Movie 2
In Living Color
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