Michael Wayans
| Michael Wayans | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Michael Richard Wayans March 28, 1985 Los Angeles |
| Other names | Mike Wayans |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Michael Richard Wayans (born March 28, 1985) is an American actor.
He is the son of actor and comedian Damon Wayans, Sr. and part of the Wayans family.
Life and career
Wayans was born in Los Angeles, to actor and comedian Damon Wayans, Sr. and Lisa Thorner, who divorced in 2000. He has one brother, Damon Wayans, Jr. and has two sisters, Cara Mia Wayans and Kyla Wayans.
He first appeared in an episode of HBO's hit comedy special One Night Stand, alongside his father Damon. He later appeared in the 1994 film Blankman as the Young Darryl and acted on his father's hit comedy show My Wife and Kids as Mike. He also appeared in a short scene as a rapper in 2009 American parody film Dance Flick directed by his cousin Damien Dante Wayans.[1]
Personal life
Wayans has a daughter named Ava Marie with Vanessa Simmons, daughter of Rev Run .
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | Blankman | Young Darryl | Film Debut |
| 2009 | Dance Flick | Confessing Crew Member | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001-2003 | My Wife and Kids | Mike | Recurring character |
| 2009 | Daddy's Girls | Himself | Recurring character |