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...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Scary Movie
2026
Writer, Producer
The sixth entry in the horror spoof series. Details TBA.

This Is Stand-Up
2020
as Self
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
2019
With nothing more than a punch line and a dream, these (then) struggling young artists transformed themselves into comedy legends.

Dying Laughing
2017
as Self
The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012
as Self
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
2012
as Self
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
2009
as Mr. Stache
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
2009
Writer, Producer
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
2009
as Self
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
2008
as Himself
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
2006
Creator
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
2006
Director, Screenplay, Producer
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
2006
Writer, Creator
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
2004
as Det. Jim Campbell in The Glimmer Man (archive footage)
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen ...

White Chicks
2004
Director, Screenplay, Producer
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
2001
Director
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
2000
as Slave
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
2000
Director, Producer
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
1997
as Gunnery Sergeant James Dunn
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
1997
Writer, Executive Producer
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
1996
as Det. Jim Campbell
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
1996
as Mailman
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
1996
Producer
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
1994
as Shame
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
1994
Director, Writer
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
1991
Writer
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
1990
Writer
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
1988
as Jack Spade
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
1988
Director, Writer
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
1987
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
1987
Writer
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
1987
Producer, Co-Writer
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
1987
Comedy concert of comedian Joe Piscopo filmed live from UCLA.

Hollywood Shuffle
1987
as Donald
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
1987
Writer
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
1983
as Comic
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
1983
as Pvt. Duke Johnson
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
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