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4 September 1960, New York City, New York, USA more

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An outrageous cueball-domed comedian of film and TV satire fortified by... more

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Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations more

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Giuseppe (2009) (TV)	(written by)	2009	-	-

2.	Untitled Damon Wayans Project (in production) (2009) (TV)	(writer)	2009	-	-

3.	Eye Shat (2009) (TV)	(writer)	2009	-	-

4.	"Rodney" (2004)	(44 episodes, 2004-2008)	2008	-	5.6 (244)
	44 TV episodes: Finale (2008) (creator) Potty Mouth (2008) (creator) Hot Tub Blues (2008) (creator) Waiting for Himelfarb (2008) (creator) Tulsa, Fla (2008) (creator) 39 episodes not shown.
5.	"The Underground" (2006)	(10 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	3.8 (128)
	10 TV episodes: Episode #1.10 (2006) (writer) Episode #1.9 (2006) (writer) Episode #1.8 (2006) (writer) Episode #1.7 (2006) (writer) Episode #1.6 (2006) (writer) 5 episodes not shown.
6.	Behind the Smile (2006)	(written by)	2006	-	4.0 (71)

7.	"Premium Blend" (1997)	(4 episodes, 2005-2006)	2006	-	5.1 (37)
	AKAs: Comedy Central's Premium Blend 4 TV episodes: Episode dated 27 January 2006 (2006) (writer) Episode dated 16 December 2005 (2005) (writer) Episode dated 9 December 2005 (2005) (writer) Episode dated 25 August 2005 (2005) (writer)
8.	"My Wife and Kids" (2001)	(123 episodes, 2001-2005)	2005	-	6.9 (3,024)
	123 TV episodes: RV Dreams (2005) (creator) Michael Sells the Business (2005) (creator) Graduation Day (2005) (creator) Michael's Sandwich (2005) (creator) The 'V' Story (2005) (creator) 118 episodes not shown.
9.	"Damon" (1998)	(10 episodes, 1998)	1998	-	6.6 (60)
	10 TV episodes: The Designer (1998) (creator) My Brother's So-Called Life (1998) (creator) The Test (1998) (creator) Chasing Tracy (1998) (creator) The Apartment (1998) (creator) 5 episodes not shown.
10.	"413 Hope St." (1997)	(10 episodes, 1997-1998)	1998	-	5.3 (38)
	10 TV episodes: Falling (1998) (creator) Thanksgiving (1997) (creator) Lost Boys and Gothic Girls (1997) (creator) Quentin Goes Home (1997) (creator) Hate Crimes (1997) (creator) 5 episodes not shown.
11.	Major Payne (1995)	(screenplay)	1995	-	5.5 (7,340)

12.	Blankman (1994)	(screenplay) (story)	1994	-	4.3 (3,231)

13.	Mo' Money (1992)	(written by)	1992	-	4.9 (2,513)

14.	"In Living Color" (1990)	(65 episodes, 1990-1992)	1992	-	7.9 (1,554)
	65 TV episodes: Bloopers (1992) (writer) Silly Cone (1992) (writer) Cousin Elsee (1992) (writer) The Last Man on Earth (1992) (writer) Player's Club (1992) (writer) 60 episodes not shown.
15.	Damon Wayans: The Last Stand? (1990) (TV)	(writer)	1990	-	7.1 (38)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Marmaduke (filming) (2010)	(voice) Thunder	2010	-	-

2.	Untitled Damon Wayans Project (in production) (2009) (TV)		2009	-	-

3.	Never Better (2008) (TV)	Keith	2008	-	-

4.	"The Underground" (2006)	Various (9 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	3.8 (128)
	9 TV episodes: Episode #1.9 (2006) Various Episode #1.8 (2006) Various Episode #1.7 (2006) Various Episode #1.6 (2006) Various Episode #1.5 (2006) Various 4 episodes not shown.
5.	Behind the Smile (2006)	Charlie Richman	2006	-	4.0 (71)

6.	Farce of the Penguins (2006) (V)	(voice) Hey, that's my ass! Penguin	2006	-	4.0 (3,003)

7.	"My Wife and Kids" (2001)	Michael Kyle (123 episodes, 2001-2005)	2005	-	6.9 (3,024)
	123 TV episodes: RV Dreams (2005) Michael Kyle Michael Sells the Business (2005) Michael Kyle Graduation Day (2005) Michael Kyle Michael's Sandwich (2005) Michael Kyle The 'V' Story (2005) Michael Kyle 118 episodes not shown.
8.	Marci X (2003)	Dr. S	2003	-	2.4 (3,168)

9.	Bamboozled (2000)	Pierre Delacroix	2000	-	6.3 (5,541)

10.	Goosed (1999)	Dr. Steven Hamel	1999	-	3.6 (241)

11.	Harlem Aria (1999)	Wes	1999	-	5.3 (101)
	AKAs: Destiny - Einmal ganz oben stehen (Germany)
12.	"Damon" (1998)	Damon Thomas (7 episodes, 1998)	1998	-	6.6 (60)
	7 TV episodes: The Designer (1998) Damon Thomas My Brother's So-Called Life (1998) Damon Thomas The Test (1998) Damon Thomas Chasing Tracy (1998) Damon Thomas The Apartment (1998) Damon Thomas 2 episodes not shown.
13.	Bulletproof (1996)	Keats	1996	$21.7M	5.4 (10,863)

14.	The Great White Hype (1996)	James 'The Grim Reaper' Roper	1996	-	5.2 (3,946)

15.	Celtic Pride (1996)	Lewis Scott	1996	-	4.8 (3,649)

16.	"Saturday Night Live" (1975)	Various / Host (12 episodes, 1985-1995)	1995	-	8.2 (6,608)
	AKAs: NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title) SNL (USA: informal title) SNL 25 (USA: alternative title) Saturday Night (USA: first season title) Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title) Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title) Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title) Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title) 12 TV episodes: Damon Wayans/Dionne Farris (1995) Host Griffin Dunne/Rosanne Cash (1986) Various Jay Leno/The Neville Brothers (1986) Various Ron Reagan/The Nelsons (1986) Various Dudley Moore/Al Green (1986) Various 7 episodes not shown.
17.	Major Payne (1995)	Maj. Benson Payne	1995	-	5.5 (7,340)

18.	Blankman (1994)	Darryl Walker	1994	-	4.3 (3,231)

19.	"In Living Color" (1990)	Various (72 episodes, 1990-1994)	1994	-	7.9 (1,554)
	72 TV episodes: Thugs (1994) Various Mrs. Ikefire (1994) Various The White League (1994) Various Hemorrhoid Guy (1994) Various Episode #5.15 (1994) Various 67 episodes not shown.
20.	Mo' Money (1992)	Johnny Stewart	1992	-	4.9 (2,513)

21.	The Last Boy Scout (1991)	Jimmy Dix	1991	-	6.7 (27,539)

22.	Look Who's Talking Too (1990)	(voice) Eddie	1990	-	3.8 (15,691)

23.	I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)	Leonard	1988	-	6.2 (4,916)
	AKAs: I'm Gonna Git You, Sucka (USA: informal alternative title)
24.	Punchline (1988)	Percy	1988	-	5.6 (3,730)

25.	Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)	Zeebo	1988	-	4.9 (8,338)

26.	Colors (1988)	T-Bone	1988	-	6.5 (7,914)

27.	"A Different World" (1987)	Marvin Haven (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	6.3 (831)
	1 TV episode: War of the Words (1987) Marvin Haven
28.	Roxanne (1987)	Jerry	1987	-	6.6 (14,300)

29.	"Sweet Surrender" (1987)	Ray (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	-
	1 TV episode: The Holdens Go to Dinner (1987) Ray
30.	Hollywood Shuffle (1987)	Body Guard #2/Willie	1987	-	6.8 (1,431)
	AKAs: Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle (USA: video title)
31.	Triplecross (1986) (TV)	Ornery Character #1	1986	-	5.4 (30)

32.	Beverly Hills Cop (1984)	Banana Man	1984	$316M	7.3 (41,292)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Giuseppe (2009) (TV)	(executive producer)	2009	-	-

2.	Untitled Damon Wayans Project (in production) (2009) (TV)	(executive producer)	2009	-	-

3.	Eye Shat (2009) (TV)	(executive producer)	2009	-	-

4.	Never Better (2008) (TV)	(executive producer)	2008	-	-

5.	"The Underground" (2006)	executive producer (10 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	3.8 (128)
	10 TV episodes: Episode #1.10 (2006) (executive producer) Episode #1.9 (2006) (executive producer) Episode #1.8 (2006) (executive producer) Episode #1.7 (2006) (executive producer) Episode #1.6 (2006) (executive producer) 5 episodes not shown.
6.	Behind the Smile (2006)	(producer)	2006	-	4.0 (71)

7.	"My Wife and Kids" (2001)	executive producer (123 episodes, 2001-2005)	2005	-	6.9 (3,024)
	123 TV episodes: RV Dreams (2005) (executive producer) Michael Sells the Business (2005) (executive producer) Graduation Day (2005) (executive producer) Michael's Sandwich (2005) (executive producer) The 'V' Story (2005) (executive producer) 118 episodes not shown.
8.	Harlem Aria (1999)	(executive producer)	1999	-	5.3 (101)
	AKAs: Destiny - Einmal ganz oben stehen (Germany)
9.	"Damon" (1998)	executive producer (10 episodes, 1998)	1998	-	6.6 (60)
	10 TV episodes: The Designer (1998) (executive producer) My Brother's So-Called Life (1998) (executive producer) The Test (1998) (executive producer) Chasing Tracy (1998) (executive producer) The Apartment (1998) (executive producer) 5 episodes not shown.
10.	"413 Hope St." (1997)	executive producer (10 episodes, 1997-1998)	1998	-	5.3 (38)
	10 TV episodes: Falling (1998) (executive producer) Thanksgiving (1997) (executive producer) Lost Boys and Gothic Girls (1997) (executive producer) Quentin Goes Home (1997) (executive producer) Hate Crimes (1997) (executive producer) 5 episodes not shown.
11.	"Waynehead" (1996)	executive producer (13 episodes, 1996-1997)	1997	-	5.6 (38)
	13 TV episodes: Rebel Without a Paw (1997) (executive producer) Bummed Out (1997) (executive producer) A Friend in Greed (1997) (executive producer) Quest for Fireworks (1997) (executive producer) To Be Cool or Not to Be (1997) (executive producer) 8 episodes not shown.
12.	Major Payne (1995)	(executive producer)	1995	-	5.5 (7,340)

13.	Blankman (1994)	(executive producer)	1994	-	4.3 (3,231)

14.	Mo' Money (1992)	(executive producer)	1992	-	4.9 (2,513)

15.	Damon Wayans: The Last Stand? (1990) (TV)	(executive producer)	1990	-	7.1 (38)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Giuseppe (2009) (TV)		2009	-	-

2.	Eye Shat (2009) (TV)		2009	-	-

3.	"The Underground" (2006)	(2 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	3.8 (128)
	2 TV episodes: Episode #1.3 (2006) Episode #1.1 (2006)
4.	Behind the Smile (2006)		2006	-	4.0 (71)

Miscellaneous Crew View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"My Wife and Kids" (2001)	story editor (unknown episodes, 2004)	2004	-	6.9 (3,024)

Soundtrack View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Marci X (2003)	(performer: "Power in My Pants", "In the Butt", "Marci X")	2003	-	2.4 (3,168)

Thanks View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Chris Rock: Bring the Pain (1996) (TV)	(special thanks)	1996	-	8.3 (1,133)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)	Himself	2009	-	9.4 (14)

2.	Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	6.5 (5)

3.	"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	6.3 (1,033)
	AKAs: Jimmy Kimmel (Australia) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 22 February 2008 (2008) Himself
4.	"The View" (1997)	Himself (3 episodes, 2002-2007)	2007	-	2.9 (2,053)
	3 TV episodes: Episode dated 7 November 2007 (2007) Himself Episode dated 12 September 2006 (2006) Himself Episode dated 15 May 2002 (2002) Himself
5.	"In the Mix" (2005)	(1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	6.1 (9)
	AKAs: In the Cutz (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: The 'Grammy' Goes to Camp: You're a Star & Kids Are Helping Kids (2006)
6.	"Tavis Smiley" (2004)	Himself (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	5.6 (86)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 10 October 2006 (2006) Himself
7.	"Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	4.3 (49)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 12 September 2006 (2006) Himself
8.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)	Himself (3 episodes, 2002-2006)	2006	-	6.8 (475)
	AKAs: Jay Leno (Australia) 3 TV episodes: Episode dated 26 June 2006 (2006) Himself Episode dated 27 September 2005 (2005) Himself Episode dated 8 April 2002 (2002) Himself
9.	Legends Ball (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	5.4 (76)

10.	"Premium Blend" (1997)	Host (1 episode, 2005-2006)	2006	-	5.1 (37)
	AKAs: Comedy Central's Premium Blend 1 TV episode: Episode dated 27 January 2006 (2006) Host
11.	BET Awards 2006 (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	2.8 (25)

12.	BET Comedy Awards (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	5.0 (23)

13.	"The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	7.4 (10)
	AKAs: Oprah (USA: short title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 14 June 2004 (2004) Himself
14.	"Last Call with Carson Daly" (2002)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	2.1 (216)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 4 March 2004 (2004) Himself
15.	"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993)	Himself (2 episodes, 1999-2004)	2004	-	8.7 (766)
	AKAs: Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia) 2 TV episodes: Episode dated 24 February 2004 (2004) Himself Episode dated 29 May 1999 (1999) Himself
16.	"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	4.6 (456)
	AKAs: Live with Regis (USA: new title) Live with Regis & Kelly (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 24 February 2004 (2004) Himself
17.	The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003) (TV)	Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series	2003	-	3.7 (174)

18.	ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	5.2 (64)

19.	The 30th Annual American Music Awards (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	2.3 (42)

20.	"The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999)	Himself (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	5.0 (244)
	AKAs: The Late Late Show (USA: short title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 24 September 2002 (2002) Himself
21.	"The Daily Show" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	9.0 (24)
	AKAs: A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) Jon Stewart (Australia) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title) The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 18 September 2002 (2002) Himself
22.	The 4th Annual Family Television Awards (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	-

23.	8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2002) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	2002	-	4.2 (100)

24.	Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	3.9 (54)

25.	The 28th Annual People's Choice Awards (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	6.0 (5)

26.	My VH1 Music Awards (2001) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	2001	-	3.5 (28)

27.	"Primetime Glick" (2001)	Himself (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	6.4 (252)
	1 TV episode: Paul Shaffer/Damon Wayans (2001) Himself
28.	The Making of 'Bamboozled' (2001) (V)		2001	-	5.5 (50)

29.	"Biography" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	8.0 (266)
	1 TV episode: Redd Foxx: Say It Like It Is (2000) Himself
30.	"Comedy Central Canned Ham" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	6.6 (8)
	AKAs: Reel Comedy (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: Scary Movie (2000) Himself
31.	"Intimate Portrait" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	7.8 (52)
	1 TV episode: Robin Givens (2000) Himself
32.	All Jokes Aside (2000)	Himself	2000	-	4.7 (16)

33.	"The Howard Stern Radio Show" (1998)	Himself (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	5.2 (177)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 19 June 1999 (1999) Himself
34.	"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996)	Himself (2 episodes, 1996-1997)	1997	-	3.6 (556)
	2 TV episodes: Episode dated 29 January 1997 (1997) Himself Episode dated 3 September 1996 (1996) Himself
35.	Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (1996) (TV)	Himself	1996	-	4.7 (40)

36.	MTV Spring Break: Lake Havasu (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	-

37.	"HBO First Look" (1992)	Himself (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	6.4 (154)
	1 TV episode: The Making of 'Blankman' (1994) Himself
38.	The Making of 'Blankman' (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	-

39.	Last Action Hero (1993)	Himself	1993	$121M	5.8 (39,008)

40.	Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1993	-	5.7 (17)

41.	"Wogan" (1982)	Himself (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	4.7 (34)
	AKAs: The Wogan Years (UK: repeat compilations title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 13 November 1992 (1992) Himself
42.	1992 MTV Movie Awards (1992) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1992	-	3.6 (122)

43.	The Comedy Store's 20th Birthday (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	3.5 (13)

44.	The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) (TV)	Himself/Various Characters	1991	-	7.2 (27)

45.	Damon Wayans: The Last Stand? (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	7.1 (38)

46.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Himself (1 episode, 1989)	1989	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 15 September 1989 (1989) Himself
47.	"One Night Stand" (1989)	Himself (1 episode, 1989)	1989	-	7.2 (53)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 3 May 1989 (1989) Himself
48.	"Saturday Night Live" (1975)	Himself (1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	8.2 (6,608)
	AKAs: NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title) SNL (USA: informal title) SNL 25 (USA: alternative title) Saturday Night (USA: first season title) Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title) Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title) Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title) Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title) 1 TV episode: Anjelica Huston and Billy Martin/George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic (1986) Himself


1.	The Katt Phenomenon (2009)

2.	"Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America"
	1 TV episode: Sock it to Me?: Satire and Parody (2009)
3.	Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found (2005) (TV)	Himself

4.	"Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004)	Himself #52

5.	The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (2001) (TV)	(uncredited) Michael Kyle

6.	Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993) (TV)	Himself/Minister Louis Farrakan

7.	Saturday Night Live Goes Commercial (1991) (TV)	(uncredited) Yuppie

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