Marlon Wayans
| Marlon Wayans | |
|---|---|
 Wayans in Las Vegas in 2007 | |
| Born |
Marlon Lamont Wayans July 23, 1972 New York City, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, film producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Children | 2 |
Marlon Lamont Wayans[1] (born July 23, 1972) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film producer, beginning with his role as a pedestrian in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka in 1988. He frequently collaborates with his brother Shawn Wayans, as he was on The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. and in the comedic films Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and Dance Flick. However, Wayans had a dramatic role in Darren Aronofsky's critically acclaimed Requiem for a Dream, which saw his departure from the usual comedies.
In 2009, he appeared in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. In 2013, he had a leading role in A Haunted House and co-starred in The Heat. A Haunted House 2 was released on April 18, 2014. Marlon has partnered with former Funny or Die co-founder Randy Adams to create What the Funny, an online destination for urban comedy.[2][3] Marlon created the comedy competition television show, Funniest Wins, which aired on TBS in June - August 2014.[4] As of 2014, Marlon and his brothers have been traveling the U.S. with "The Wayans Brothers Tour".[5]
In 2016, Wayans wrote, produced and starred in Fifty Shades of Black. The film is a parody of the 2015 erotic romantic drama film Fifty Shades of Grey.
Early life
Wayans was born in New York City, the son of Elvira Alethia (Green), a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Stouten Wayans, a supermarket manager.[6] His family was involved religiously with Jehovah's Witnesses.[7][8][9] Wayans was raised in the housing projects of New York City, the youngest of ten siblings. He is the brother of Nadia Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Sr., Dwayne 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 Fame. After completing high school, he attended Howard University in Washington, D.C..[10]
Career
Marlon appeared with his siblings on In Living Color between 1992 and 1993. From 1995 until 1999, Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn Wayans.
Wayans was originally considered for the role of Robin in the 1992 film Batman Returns,[11] however it was felt that the film featured too many characters, so the character was omitted from that film. He was then formally signed for the role in the 1995 sequel Batman Forever to play opposite Billy Dee Williams as Two-Face, but the mid-production change in directors from Tim Burton to Joel Schumacher would result in both parts being recast and Wayans being paid out (Williams was not yet signed on, but he received a penalty fee as his contract for Batman allowed him the option of reprise), for which he still receives some royalty payments to this day. He was replaced by Chris O'Donnell.
He produced the first two films of the Scary Movie series, in which he and Shawn were credited writers and co-stars. Those films were released in 2000 and 2001. In 2000 he appeared as Tyrone C. Love in Requiem for a Dream and as Snails in Dungeons & Dragons. That same year he and his brother Shawn hosted the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
Wayans produced the Nickelodeon cartoon series Thugaboo.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | Pedestrian | |
| 1991 | The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime | Various | TV series |
| 1992 | Mo' Money | Seymour Stewart | |
| 1992–1993 | In Living Color (TV series) | Various | |
| 1994 | Above the Rim | Bugaloo | |
| 1995–1999 | 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 | Also writer |
| Mr. Show with Bob and David | KKK member | TV series | |
| Waynehead | Blue (voice) | TV series | |
| The Parent 'Hood | Himself | TV series | |
| 1997 | The 6th Man | Kenny Tyler | |
| 1998 | Senseless | Darryl Witherspoon | |
| Comics Come Home 4 (TV) | Himself | ||
| 1999 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Itch (voice) | TV series |
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream | Tyrone C. Love | |
| Scary Movie | Shorty Meeks | Also writer | |
| The Tangerine Bear | Louie Blue (voice) | ||
| Dungeons & Dragons | Snails | ||
| 2000 MTV Video Music Awards | Host, actor on a skit with Lars Ulrich | ||
| 2001 | Scary Movie 2 | Shorty Meeks | Also writer |
| 2004 | Behind the Smile | Danny Styles | |
| The Ladykillers | Gawain MacSam | ||
| White Chicks | Marcus Copeland | Also writer and producer | |
| 2006 | Little Man | Calvin "Baby-face" Sims | Also writer and producer |
| Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness | Television | ||
| Six Degrees | Homeless Guy | TV series | |
| Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street | Dirty, Money | Television | |
| 2007 | Norbit | Buster "Bust-A-Move" Perkin | |
| 2009 | Dance Flick | Mr Moody | Also writer and producer |
| G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Rip Cord | ||
| 2010 | Marmaduke | Lightning | |
| 2013 | A Haunted House | Malcolm Johnson | Also writer and producer |
| The Heat | Special Agent Levy | ||
| Second Generation Wayans (TV series) | Himself | ||
| Legit (TV Series) | Doctor | ||
| 2014 | A Haunted House 2 | Malcolm Johnson | Also writer and producer |
| Funniest Wins | Himself | ||
| 2016 | Hollywood Game Night | Himself | |
| Fifty Shades of Black | Christian Black | Also writer and producer | |
| Animals | Ry-Ry | ||
| Marlon | Marlon | (TBA) | |
| TBA | White Chicks 2 | Marcus Copeland | |
| A Haunted House 3 | Malcolm Johnson | In development |
References
- ↑ "Marlon Wayans: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me". usmagazine.com. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Marlon Wayans Launching Urban Funny or Die". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- ↑ "What The Funny". What The Funny. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- ↑ "Marlon Wayans' TBS series 'Funniest Wins' unveils comedian competitors". laughspin.com. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ↑ "The Wayans Brothers Kick Off Brand-New Comedy Tour in U.S.". goodblacknews.org. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
- ↑ "Keenen Ivory Wayans' Interactive Family Tree - Finding Your Roots - PBS". Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ↑ Stein, Joel. (September 11, 2000) Marlon Wayans. TIME. Retrieved on 2012-04-08.
- ↑ Interview
- ↑ Stated on Finding Your Roots, January 19, 2016, PBS
- ↑ "Marlon Wayans". Biography.com. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
- ↑ Rabin, Nathan. (February 25, 1998) Marlon Wayans. The A.V. Club. Retrieved on 2012-04-08.