July 2024

Damon Wayans Jr. is an actor, comedian and writer. He hails from a renowned family of entertainers, being the son of actor and comedian Damon Wayans. Wayans Jr. made his screen debut in his father's film “Blankman” and sitcom “My Wife and Kids,” for which he eventually became a staff writer.

Wayans Jr. got his big break when he was cast in popular comedies “Happy Endings” and “New Girl.” He hosts the television gameshow “Raid the Cage” for the Network.

On the big screen, Wayans Jr. co-starred with Jake Johnson in the blockbuster hit “Let’s Be Cops.” Other notable film credits include “The Other Guys,” opposite Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell, “The Harder They Fall,” which was nominated for 11 NAACP awards, and “Big Hero 6,” which won an Oscar for best-animated feature. Recently, Wayans Jr. starred alongside Tom Ellis and Gina Rodriguez in the hit film “Players” and will soon appear in “Kinda Pregnant” starring Amy Schumer.

Wayans Jr. currently resides in Los Angeles. Follow him on Instagram @mrdamon2.