Keenen Ivory Wayans

Keenen Ivory Wayans

1958-06-08 New York City, New York, USA 39 Credits

Biography

Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans (born June 8, 1958) is an American actor, comedian, director and filmmaker. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers. Wayans first became the host and creator of the 1990–1994 Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. He has produced, directed, and written several films, starting with Hollywood Shuffle, which he cowrote in 1987. His films have included him and one or more siblings in the cast. One of these films, Scary Movie (2000), which Wayans directed, w...

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Scary Movie

Scary Movie

2026

Writer, Producer

Writing Producing

The sixth entry in the horror spoof series. Details TBA.

This Is Stand-Up

This Is Stand-Up

2020

as Self

5.0
Acting

An intimate and revealing insight into the work and lives of Stand-Up Comedians. Some of the biggest names in the game reveal what it's like to pursue...

Before They Were Kings: Vol. 2

Before They Were Kings: Vol. 2

2019

8.0
Acting

With nothing more than a punch line and a dream, these (then) struggling young artists transformed themselves into comedy legends.

Dying Laughing

Dying Laughing

2017

as Self

6.3
Acting

The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012

as Self

6.1
Acting

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only pays homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, through the record-breaking Raw, which remains the ...

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

2012

as Self

7.3
Acting

A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as well as celebrities honoring the ...

Dance Flick

Dance Flick

2009

as Mr. Stache

4.9
Acting

Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams...

Dance Flick

Dance Flick

2009

Writer, Producer

4.9
Writing Producing

Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams...

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

2009

as Self

8.0
Acting

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of ...

The Black List: Volume One

The Black List: Volume One

2008

as Himself

6.5
Acting

As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of in...

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

2006

Creator

8.0

D-Roc, Dee-Dee, DJ, Money, Lissette, Slim, Chad, Gwenny, and Soo Young are working together to find a way to bring the true meaning of Christmas home ...

Little Man

Little Man

2006

Director, Screenplay, Producer

5.9
Directing Writing Producing

After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to steal an expensive huge diamond in a jewelry for the mobs...

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness

2006

Writer, Creator

7.0
Writing

When D-Roc sees a pair of expensive sneakers called Air Jareds, he wants his mother to buy them to wear at school in order to look cool. His mother pu...

Los Angeles Plays Itself

Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004

as Det. Jim Campbell in The Glimmer Man (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen ...

White Chicks

White Chicks

2004

Director, Screenplay, Producer

6.9
Directing Writing Producing

Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socia...

Scary Movie 2

Scary Movie 2

2001

Director

5.8
Directing

While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans's sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group...

Scary Movie

Scary Movie

2000

as Slave

6.4
Acting

A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up...

Scary Movie

Scary Movie

2000

Director, Producer

6.4
Directing Producing

A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up...

Most Wanted

Most Wanted

1997

as Gunnery Sergeant James Dunn

5.4
Acting

A Marine on death row is recruited by a shadowy U.S. military officer as part of a top-secret ops team, then gets framed for murder when the team and ...

Most Wanted

Most Wanted

1997

Writer, Executive Producer

5.4
Writing Producing

A Marine on death row is recruited by a shadowy U.S. military officer as part of a top-secret ops team, then gets framed for murder when the team and ...

The Glimmer Man

The Glimmer Man

1996

as Det. Jim Campbell

5.4
Acting

A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in t...

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

1996

as Mailman

7.0
Acting

When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and s...

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

1996

Producer

7.0
Producing

When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and s...

A Low Down Dirty Shame

A Low Down Dirty Shame

1994

as Shame

5.6
Acting

A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he...

A Low Down Dirty Shame

A Low Down Dirty Shame

1994

Director, Writer

5.6
Directing Writing

A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he...

The Five Heartbeats

The Five Heartbeats

1991

Writer

7.4
Writing

In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky ...

Hammer, Slammer, & Slade

Hammer, Slammer, & Slade

1990

Writer

Writing

After he retires from the police force, a veteran cop is framed for robbery but his friends, a rookie and three ex-cops, come to his rescue.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988

as Jack Spade

6.4
Acting

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...

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988

Director, Writer

6.4
Directing Writing

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...

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1

1987

Acting

From comedian and filmmaker Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) comes this collection of comedy sketches starring some of the biggest names in show bu...

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1

1987

Writer

Writing

From comedian and filmmaker Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) comes this collection of comedy sketches starring some of the biggest names in show bu...

Eddie Murphy Raw

Eddie Murphy Raw

1987

Producer, Co-Writer

7.3
Producing Writing

Eddie Murphy delights, shocks and entertains with dead-on celebrity impersonations, observations on '80s love, sex and marriage, a remembrance of Mom'...

The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

1987

Acting

Comedy concert of comedian Joe Piscopo filmed live from UCLA.

Hollywood Shuffle

Hollywood Shuffle

1987

as Donald

6.4
Acting

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...

Hollywood Shuffle

Hollywood Shuffle

1987

Writer

6.4
Writing

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...

Star 80

Star 80

1983

as Comic

6.4
Acting

Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the...

For Love and Honor

For Love and Honor

1983

as Pvt. Duke Johnson

10.0
Acting

A military drama set on a Texas base focuses on the ups and downs of young paratroopers, who, while they're gearing up for possible combat assignments...

Highway Honeys

1982

as Tattoo Calhoune

Acting

Daytona Shepherd (Will Bledsoe) and his sister, Carole Lee (Mary Davis), operators of Good Shepherd Tow Service, are pitted against a band of dishone...

White Chicks 2

N/A

Director

Directing