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The Wayans family (/ˈweɪənz/) is an American show-business family from New York City, New York. The Wayans family notably redefined the genre of comedy and parody films, created numerous cult classics, and are credited with influencing the modern-day Super Bowl halftime show.
Family members include siblings Dwayne, Keenen Ivory, Diedra, Damon Sr., Kim, Elvira, Nadia, Devonne, Shawn, and Marlon. The next generation includes Craig Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Damien Dante Wayans, and Chaunté Wayans.
Television shows created by Wayans family members include In Living Color, The Wayans Bros., My Wife and Kids, Marlon, and Poppa's House. Films include the Scary Movie film series, Mo' Money, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, White Chicks, and Little Man.
The Wayans are one of the most influential families in entertainment history. Films featuring members of the family have grossed a combined total of $1 billion at the domestic box office, and more than $500 million at the global box office. The family was honored with the BET Comedy Icon Award at the inaugural BET Comedy Awards in 2004. In 2025, the Wayans family was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards’ Hall of Fame.
Howell Stouten Wayans (August 26, 1936 – April 1, 2023), a supermarket manager, and his wife Elvira Alethia (née Green, July 23, 1938 – July 10, 2020), a homemaker and social worker, resided in Chelsea, New York City when they had their first child. The couple had 10 children, and were raised as Jehovah's Witnesses.
Film productions with the involvement of more than one member of the Wayans family include:
Television productions with the involvement of more than one member of the Wayans family include:
Some production incarnations/vanity cards include:
Wayans family
The Wayans family (/ˈweɪənz/) is an American show-business family from New York City, New York. The Wayans family notably redefined the genre of comedy and parody films, created numerous cult classics, and are credited with influencing the modern-day Super Bowl halftime show.
Family members include siblings Dwayne, Keenen Ivory, Diedra, Damon Sr., Kim, Elvira, Nadia, Devonne, Shawn, and Marlon. The next generation includes Craig Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Damien Dante Wayans, and Chaunté Wayans.
Television shows created by Wayans family members include In Living Color, The Wayans Bros., My Wife and Kids, Marlon, and Poppa's House. Films include the Scary Movie film series, Mo' Money, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, White Chicks, and Little Man.
The Wayans are one of the most influential families in entertainment history. Films featuring members of the family have grossed a combined total of $1 billion at the domestic box office, and more than $500 million at the global box office. The family was honored with the BET Comedy Icon Award at the inaugural BET Comedy Awards in 2004. In 2025, the Wayans family was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards’ Hall of Fame.
Howell Stouten Wayans (August 26, 1936 – April 1, 2023), a supermarket manager, and his wife Elvira Alethia (née Green, July 23, 1938 – July 10, 2020), a homemaker and social worker, resided in Chelsea, New York City when they had their first child. The couple had 10 children, and were raised as Jehovah's Witnesses.
Film productions with the involvement of more than one member of the Wayans family include:
Television productions with the involvement of more than one member of the Wayans family include:
Some production incarnations/vanity cards include: