Wayans brothers

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For the WB television series, see The Wayans Bros.

The Wayans Brothers are a group of American comedians who are brothers. They include Keenen Ivory, Damon, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans. From 1995 to 1999, the WB Television Network broadcast a show called The Wayans Bros., starring Marlon and Shawn. From 1990 to 1993, all of the brothers appeared on In Living Color. They have also been involved in the horror-film spoofs Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2, and in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Blankman, Mo' Money, White Chicks, and Little Man. Their brother, Damon Wayans shows in the hit series My Wife And Kids and in the movies Major Payne and The Last Boy Scout.

They also have a sister Kim Wayans, who was a regular on In Living Color, In the House with LL Cool J, and has had bit parts in their films such as I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, and a nephew Damien Dante Wayans (the son of their sister Nadia) who has had roles in films such as Malibu's Most Wanted.