Marlon Wayans
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| Born | Marlon L. Wayans July 23, 1972 New York City, New York,  United States |
| Years active | 1988-present |
Marlon L. Wayans (born July 23, 1972) is an American actor, producer, comedian, writer, and director of movies, beginning with his role as a pedestrian in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka in 1988. He is known for usually teaming with his brother Shawn Wayans.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Wayans was born in New York City, New York, the son of Elvira, a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Wayans, a supermarket manager.[1] His family was involved in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion.[2][3] Wayans was raised in the housing projects of New York City, the youngest of ten siblings. He is the brother of Elvira Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, and Kim Wayans; all celebrities in their own right. Wayans went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, the school made famous in the movie Fame. He attended Howard University.
[edit] Career
From 1995 until 1999, Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn Wayans. Though primarily a comedic actor, he garnered considerable critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in Requiem for a Dream. He has also produced the Scary Movie series and Roll Bounce. He was sharply criticized for his performance in the 2000 movie Dungeons & Dragons as "Snails," the incompetent Rogue. It should be noted that he was only on set for Dungeons & Dragons for four days. He filmed all his scenes and left to work on Requiem for a Dream- a role he had to fight for as the director and writer for the movie didn't want him for the role. Determined, he went days without bathing and dressed the part of a junkie for his audition.
Wayans was originally cast as Robin in the 1992 film Batman Returns,[4] however it was felt that the film featured too many characters, so the character was omitted from that film. He was considered for the role in the 1995 sequel Batman Forever, but the change in directors from Tim Burton to Joel Schumacher would also mean a change in the choice of actor for the role of Robin. Despite not actually appearing in either film, he was reportedly still paid for the role. He was replaced by Chris O'Donnell.
He is producing a cartoon on Nickelodeon that he has said is a combination of Charlie Brown and Fat Albert, called Thugaboo.
[edit] Personal life
Wayans has two children with ex girlfriend Angelica Zackary, a son named Shawn Howell and a daughter named Arnai Zackary. He was good friends with late rapper and Above The Rim co-star Tupac Shakur. Also, his friendship with Omar Epps dates back to their childhood.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Pedestrian |
| 1991 | The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (TV) | Various |
| 1992 | Mo' Money | Seymour Stewart |
| 1993 | In Living Color (TV Series) | Various |
| 1994 | Above the Rim | Bugaloo |
| 1995 | The Wayans Bros. (TV Series) | Marlon Williams |
| 1996 | Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Loc Dog |
| Waynehead (TV Series) | Blue (voice) | |
| The Parent 'Hood (TV Series) | Himself | |
| 1997 | The Sixth Man | Kenny Tyler |
| 1998 | Senseless | Darryl Witherspoon |
| Comics Come Home 4 (TV) | Himself | |
| 1999 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV Series) | Itch (voice) |
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream | Tyrone C. Love |
| Scary Movie | Shorty Meeks | |
| The Tangerine Bear | Louie Blue (voice) | |
| Dungeons & Dragons | Snails | |
| 2001 | Scary Movie 2 | Shorty Meeks |
| 2004 | Behind the Smile | Danny Styles |
| The Ladykillers | Gawain MacSam | |
| White Chicks | Marcus Copeland | |
| 2006 | Little Man | Calvin |
| Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (TV) | ||
| Six Degrees (TV Series) | Homeless guy | |
| Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street (TV) | Dirty, Money | |
| 2007 | Norbit | Buster |
| 2008 | Scary Movie 5 | Shorty Meeks |
| 2009 | G.I. Joe | Ripcord |
[edit] References
5. ^http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=36593
[edit] External links
| Preceded by Chris Rock |
MTV Video Music Awards host 2000 (co-host with Shawn Wayans) |
Succeeded by Jamie Foxx |
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| NAME | Wayans, Marlon |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1972-7-23 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City, New York, United States |
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