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 teamed with his brother,
Shawn, in
Scary Movie,
Scary Movie 2,
White Chicks,
Little Man, and the dance parody film
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. He recently appeared in
G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
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.
[Shawn Wayans Film Reference bio] His family was involved in the
Jehovah's Witnesses religion.
[Marlon Wayans - TIME][The Movie Chicks - Interview] Marlon 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,
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. He attended
Howard University.
