Biography
Marlon Lamont Wayans (born July 23, 1972) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work with his brother Shawn Wayans on The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. (1995–1999) and the comedy films Don't Be a Menace (1996), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), and Dance Flick (2009). Wayans' other film credits include Above the Rim (1994), The 6th Man (1997), Norbit (2007), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), The Heat (2013),...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Scary Movie
2026
as Shorty Meeks
The sixth entry in the horror spoof series. Details TBA.

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

HIM
2025
as Isaiah White
Terror strikes when a promising young football player gets invited to train at a team's isolated compound.

The Real Full Monty
2024
as Self (uncredited)
A group of male celebrities strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer testing and research in this daring two-hour...

Marlon Wayans: Good Grief
2024
as Self
Taped at the iconic Apollo Theater, Wayans comedically explores grief after losing his parents. He reflects on his father's lessons, joining the "Dead...

Marlon Wayans: Good Grief
2024
Writer
Taped at the iconic Apollo Theater, Wayans comedically explores grief after losing his parents. He reflects on his father's lessons, joining the "Dead...

Air
2023
as George Raveling
Discover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the wo...

Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me
2023
as Self
Filmed at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Wayans delivers a hilarious hour-long performance, unleashing his spot-on impressions and fearless phys...

Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me
2023
Writer
Filmed at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Wayans delivers a hilarious hour-long performance, unleashing his spot-on impressions and fearless phys...

The Curse of Bridge Hollow
2022
as Howard Gordon
A Halloween-hating dad reluctantly teams up with his teenage daughter when an evil spirit wreaks havoc by making their town's decorations come to life...

The Curse of Bridge Hollow
2022
Producer
A Halloween-hating dad reluctantly teams up with his teenage daughter when an evil spirit wreaks havoc by making their town's decorations come to life...

Living with Chucky
2022
as Self
A filmmaker who grew up alongside Chucky the killer doll seeks out the other families surrounding the Child's Play films as they recount their experie...

Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners
2022
as Self
Taped live at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, this hour-long special features the comedic stylings of multi-hyphenate legend Marlon Wayans and fiv...

Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners
2022
Executive Producer
Taped live at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, this hour-long special features the comedic stylings of multi-hyphenate legend Marlon Wayans and fiv...

Back Home Again
2021
as Mr. Tortoise (voice)
An animated reimaging of the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta's history, with upwards of 88,000 people forced from their homes.

Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is
2021
as Self
Marlon explores his greatest fears onstage whilst he explains his prominent consternation and trepidation.

Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is
2021
Director, Producer, Writer
Marlon explores his greatest fears onstage whilst he explains his prominent consternation and trepidation.

Respect
2021
as Ted White
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

On the Rocks
2020
as Dean
Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.

Feeding America Comedy Festival
2020
as Self
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.

Sextuplets
2019
as Alan / Russell / Dawn / Jasper / Ethan / Baby Pete / Lynette
Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious ...

Sextuplets
2019
Writer, Producer
Father-to-be Alan is shocked to learn that he was born a sextuplet. With his newfound brother Russell riding shotgun, the duo sets out on a hilarious ...

Marlon Wayans: Woke-ish
2018
as Self
An American stand-up comedy special starring Marlon Wayans who jokes about racism, hip-hop, gay rights, and raising kids.

Marlon Wayans: Woke-ish
2018
Screenplay
An American stand-up comedy special starring Marlon Wayans who jokes about racism, hip-hop, gay rights, and raising kids.

Naked
2017
as Rob Anderson
Following a wild night out with his best man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forc...

Naked
2017
Writer, Producer
Following a wild night out with his best man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forc...

Fifty Shades of Black
2016
as Christian
An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.

Fifty Shades of Black
2016
Writer, Producer
An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.

A Haunted House 2
2014
as Malcolm
After exorcising the demons of his ex, Malcolm starts afresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcolm...

A Haunted House 2
2014
Writer, Producer
After exorcising the demons of his ex, Malcolm starts afresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcolm...

The Heat
2013
as Levy
Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shanno...

Scary Movie 5
2013
Characters
Home with their newly-formed family, happy parents Dan and Jody are haunted by sinister, paranormal activities. Determined to expel the insidious forc...

A Haunted House
2013
as Malcolm
Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep hi...

A Haunted House
2013
Writer, Producer
Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep hi...

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 ...

Marmaduke
2010
as Lightning (voice)
When Phil and Debbie Winslow relocate from their native Kansas to the sunny climes of Orange County, their big-hearted, havoc-wreaking Great Dane gets...

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
2009
as Ripcord
From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fi...

Dance Flick
2009
as Mr. Moody
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 ...

Norbit
2007
as Buster
A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
2006
as Dirty/Money (voice)
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 ...

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
2006
Creator, Writer
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
as Calvin
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...

Little Man
2006
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
as ... (voice)
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...

Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
2006
Writer
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...

Scary Movie 4
2006
Characters
Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Also, Alien "Tr-iPods" are i...

Behind the Smile
2006
as Danny Styles
A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.

White Chicks
2004
as Marcus Copeland
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...

White Chicks
2004
Screenplay, Producer, Story
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...

The Ladykillers
2004
as Gawain MacSam
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord...

Tupac: Resurrection
2003
as Self (archival)
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of ...

Scary Movie 3
2003
Characters
In the third installment of the Scary Movie franchise, news anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to investigate mysterious crop circles and killing video ta...

Scary Movie 2
2001
as Shorty Meeks
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 2
2001
Characters, Screenplay, Co-Executive Producer
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...

The Making of "Dungeons and Dragons"
2001
as Self
Produced for the "Dungeons and Dragons" Special Edition DVD. This video gives fantasy film and game fans a behind-the- scenes look at the making of t...

The Making of Requiem for a Dream
2001
as Self
A dive into the production of Darren Aronofsky's psychological drama.

Dungeons & Dragons
2000
as Snails
The Empire of Izmer is a divided land: elite magicians called “mages” rule while lowly commoners are powerless. When Empress Savina vows to bring equa...

The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!
2000
as Louie Blue (voice)
When Tangie, a teddy bear goes into the Smile-erator on his head, his smile is put on upside down, causing him to end up on the bargain bin on Christm...

Requiem for a Dream
2000
as Tyrone C. Love
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.

Scary Movie
2000
as Shorty Meeks
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
Screenplay, 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...

Senseless
1998
as Darryl Witherspoon
A student gets his senses enhanced by an experimental drug. But abuse is not an option.

The 6th Man
1997
as Kenny Tyler
A college athlete returns from the dead to help his brother's basketball team win the NCAA title.

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
as Loc Dog
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
Screenplay
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...

Above the Rim
1994
as Bugaloo
Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fal...

Mo' Money
1992
as Seymour 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...

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 Pedestrian
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. 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...
Ride or Die
N/A
as Martin Banks
The story centers on robbery detective Martin Banks, a consummate professional, and narcotics detective and unapologetic butt-kicker Tami Moore. Spark...
White Chicks 2
N/A
as Marcus Copeland
Ride or Die
N/A
Producer, Screenplay
The story centers on robbery detective Martin Banks, a consummate professional, and narcotics detective and unapologetic butt-kicker Tami Moore. Spark...
White Chicks 2
N/A
Writer