Damon Wayans - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 04, 1960 |
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| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Damon Wayans's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Co-creating and starring in the groundbreaking sketch comedy series 'In Living Color'; starring in 'My Wife and Kids'; stand-up comedy and film roles. |
Intro
Damon Wayans is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, recognized as one of the prominent figures of the Wayans family of entertainers. He is best known for his work on the sketch comedy show 'In Living Color' and for starring in the sitcom 'My Wife and Kids.'
Early Life & Background
Damon Wayans was born on September 4, 1960, in Harlem, New York City, to a large family. He is the third of ten siblings, many of whom have also achieved fame as comedians and actors. Wayans was born with a clubfoot, which he has spoken about in public interviews. He grew up in a working-class family and attended Murry Bergtraum High School before pursuing a career in comedy.
Career Highlights
- Co-creator and star of 'In Living Color' (1990–1992), a groundbreaking sketch comedy series.
- Starred in and produced 'My Wife and Kids' (2001–2005), earning multiple award nominations.
- Frequent appearances on stand-up comedy specials and tours.
- Acted in hit films such as 'Major Payne' (1995), 'Blankman' (1994), and 'The Last Boy Scout' (1991).
- Writer and producer credits on several comedy sitcoms and specials.
Trivia
- Damon Wayans is part of the Wayans family, one of Hollywood's most famous comedy dynasties.
- He was born with a clubfoot.
- Wayans was a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live' for a brief period before being fired.
- His son, Damon Wayans Jr., is also an actor and comedian.
FAQs
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Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About September 4th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 4, 1960, Real Madrid secured their first Intercontinental Cup title by defeating Peñarol 5-1 in the second leg of the final at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. The match was notable for Real Madrid's dominant performance, with goals from Ferenc Puskás (2), Alfredo Di Stéfano, Jesús Herrera, and Paco Gento. The first leg, played in Montevideo, had ended in a 0-0 draw.
- Day of the week: September 4th, 1960 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Apache by The Shadows
- Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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