Keenen Ivory Wayans - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 08, 1958 |
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| Age | 67 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Keenen Ivory Wayans's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Creating and hosting 'In Living Color,' and directing 'I'm Gonna Git You Sucka' and the first two 'Scary Movie' films. |
Intro
Keenen Ivory Wayans is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and author best known as the creator and host of the influential 1990s sketch comedy television show 'In Living Color.' He is a prominent figure in the Wayans entertainment family and has contributed significantly to the development of Black comedy in the mainstream media.
Early Life & Background
Keenen Ivory Wayans was born in New York City to Elvira Alethia (a homemaker and social worker) and Howell Stouten Wayans (a supermarket manager). He grew up in Manhattan's Fulton housing projects and attended Tuskegee University on an engineering scholarship before deciding to pursue a career in comedy.
Career Highlights
- Creator, writer, and host of 'In Living Color' (1990–1994).
- Directed and starred in 'I'm Gonna Git You Sucka' (1988).
- Directed 'Scary Movie' (2000) and 'Scary Movie 2' (2001).
- Frequent collaborator with members of the Wayans family.
- Appeared as host of 'The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show' (1997–1998).
Trivia
- Wayans is the eldest of the famous Wayans siblings, several of whom are noted comedians and actors.
- He was inspired to pursue comedy after attending a Richard Pryor stand-up performance.
- His sketch comedy show 'In Living Color' helped launch the careers of Jim Carrey and Jennifer Lopez.
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On His Birth-Day
About June 8th, 1958, in brief:
- Historical events: Keenen Ivory Wayans, an influential comedian, actor, and director, was born on June 8, 1958. He is best known for creating and starring in the groundbreaking sketch comedy show 'In Living Color.'
- Day of the week: June 8th, 1958 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers
- #1 UK song: Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis
- Popular movie: Auntie Mame directed by Morton DaCosta
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