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Shawn Wayans

Shawn Wayans - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 19, 1969
Age57
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Shawn Wayans's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForStarring in 'In Living Color', 'The Wayans Bros.', 'Scary Movie' series, and 'White Chicks'

Intro

Shawn Wayans is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer, widely recognized for his work in sketch comedy and parody films. He is a member of the famous Wayans family and is known for his collaborations with his siblings on several successful television shows and films.

Early Life & Background

Shawn Wayans was born into the Wayans family, a large family known for their contributions to comedy and entertainment. He attended the Bayard Rustin High School for the Humanities in New York City and grew up in the Chelsea neighborhood. He is the ninth of ten siblings, many of whom are also prominent figures in comedy and filmmaking.

Career Highlights

  • Cast member and writer on 'In Living Color' (1990–1994)
  • Co-creator and star of 'The Wayans Bros.' (1995–1999)
  • Co-writer and star of 'Scary Movie' (2000) and 'Scary Movie 2' (2001)
  • Co-writer and star of 'White Chicks' (2004)
  • Starred in 'Little Man' (2006)

Trivia

  • He is part of the notable Wayans entertainment family, which includes siblings Keenen Ivory, Damon, Marlon, Kim, and others.
  • Shawn Wayans began his entertainment career DJing as 'DJ SW-1' on 'In Living Color' before becoming a cast member.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Shawn Wayans?

Shawn Wayans is 57 years old.

When was Shawn Wayans born?

Shawn Wayans was born the 19 January 1969.

Where is Shawn Wayans from?

New York City, New York, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About January 19th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 19th NFL Pro Bowl was held on January 19, 1969, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 10-7. Notable performances included quarterback Roman Gabriel and defensive tackle Merlin Olsen, both from the Los Angeles Rams, who were named the game's Most Valuable Players.
  • Day of the week: January 19th, 1969 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye
  • #1 UK song: Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade
  • Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill

Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 19th, 1969.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Wayans
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005519/