Biography
Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. (born September 4, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He's best know for his role as Michael Kyle on the sitcom My Wife and Kids as well as his comedic work on In Living Color. He performed as a comedian and actor throughout the 1980s, including a year long stint on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. His true breakthrough, however, came as writer and performer on FOX's sketch comedy show In Living Color (1990-1992), on his animated serie...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Cinnamon
2023
as Wally
Follows a struggling small-town gas station attendant and aspiring singer, Jodi Jackson, whose life is sent into a tailspin when there’s a robbery at ...
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
2021
as Willis Drummond
The live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent Strokes”.
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009
as Self
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of ...
Farce of the Penguins
2006
as Hey, That's My Ass! Penguin (voice)
In this spoof of "March of the Penguins," nature footage of penguins near the South Pole gets a soundtrack of human voices. Carl and Jimmy, best frien...
Behind the Smile
2006
as Charlie Richman
A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.
Behind the Smile
2006
Writer, Director, Producer
A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.
Marci X
2003
as Dr. S
A Jewish-American Princess is forced to take control of a hard-core hip-hop record label and tries to rein the one of the label's most controversial r...
The Making of 'Bamboozled'
2001
as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Spike Lee's satirical take on the American entertainment industry.
Bamboozled
2000
as Pierre Delacroix
Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 2...
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2000
2000
as Self / Host
Damon Wayans and Estella Warren, are your hosts for the 2000 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Along the way you'll see the world's most beautiful su...
Goosed
1999
as Dr. Steven Hamel
Sheltered rich girl Charlene has an over-protective mother who insists that her daughter should marry a rich doctor. After Charlene's psychic predicts...
Harlem Aria
1999
as Wes
An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his t...
Damon Wayans: Still Standing
1997
as Self
Emmy-nominated comedian Damon Wayans, who's perhaps best known for his work on the groundbreaking comedy sketch show "In Living Color," has a knack fo...
Damon Wayans: Still Standing
1997
Writer
Emmy-nominated comedian Damon Wayans, who's perhaps best known for his work on the groundbreaking comedy sketch show "In Living Color," has a knack fo...
Bulletproof
1996
as Rock Keats / Jack Carter
An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Fran...
The Great White Hype
1996
as James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the on...
Celtic Pride
1996
as Lewis Scott
Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player in order to guarantee their team the championship.
Major Payne
1995
as Maj. Benson Payne
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the ba...
Major Payne
1995
Screenplay
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the ba...
Blankman
1994
as Darryl Walker
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he de...
Blankman
1994
Screenplay, Story, Executive Producer
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he de...
Last Action Hero
1993
as Self
After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is ...
Mo' Money
1992
as Johnny Stewart
Trying to get his act together, a con artist gets a job in a credit card company. He falls in love with a fellow employee, he steals a couple of cards...
Mo' Money
1992
Writer, Executive Producer
Trying to get his act together, a con artist gets a job in a credit card company. He falls in love with a fellow employee, he steals a couple of cards...
The Last Boy Scout
1991
as James Alexander 'Jimmy' Dix
When the girl that detective Joe Hallenback is protecting gets murdered, the boyfriend of the murdered girl attempts to investigate and solve the case...
Damon Wayans: The Last Stand
1991
as Self
Damon Wayans is stand-up comedy at its best! He will make you laugh out loud as he talks about kids, work, life and more! See him like never before in...
Damon Wayans: The Last Stand
1991
Writer
Damon Wayans is stand-up comedy at its best! He will make you laugh out loud as he talks about kids, work, life and more! See him like never before in...
Look Who's Talking Too
1990
as Eddie (voice)
Mollie and James are together and raising a family, which now consists of an older Mikey and his baby sister, Julie. Tension between the siblings aris...
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This fourth and final v...
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
1989
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This third riotous volu...
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Leonard
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimel...
Punchline
1988
as Percy
Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on t...
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This second riotous vol...
Earth Girls Are Easy
1988
as Zeebo
In this musical comedy, Valerie is dealing with her philandering fiancé, Ted, when she finds that a trio of aliens have crashed their spaceship into h...
Colors
1988
as T-Bone
A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enfor...
Roxanne
1987
as Jerry
In this modern take on Edmond Rostand's classic play "Cyrano de Bergerac," C. D. Bales is the witty, intelligent, and brave fire chief of a small Paci...
Hollywood Shuffle
1987
as Body Guard #2 / Willie
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploit...
Triplecross
1986
as Ornery Character #1
Three cops become instant millionaires after saving a rich crime victim. They retire from the force and use their money to become flamboyant private d...
Beverly Hills Cop
1984
as Banana Man
Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, ...