Damon Wayans Jr. Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 82 kg |
Date of Birth | November 18, 1982 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Spouse | Samara Saraiva |
Damon Wayans Jr. is an American actor who is known for portraying important roles in popular TV shows and films like Happy Together, New Girl, Let’s Be Cops, and How to Be Single. He started his career pitching jokes on the sets of My Wife and Kids and followed his famous father’s career path to evolve into a successful stand-up comedian and an actor. He has a huge social media fan base with more than 500k followers on Instagram and more than 500k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Damon Kyle Wayans Jr.
Nick Name
Damon
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Huntington, Vermont, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Damon attended Pacific Hills Independent School and Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California. He later got enrolled in Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles but dropped out after 1 year of studying because it was academically very intensive and hardly had any practical classes for creating art.
After working for a while as a television staff writer and stand-up comedian, he studied acting at the New York Film Academy.
Occupation
Actor, Comedian, Writer
Family
- Father – Damon Kyle Wayans (Actor, Comedian)
- Mother – Lisa Marie Thorner (Former Model, Actress)
- Siblings – Michael Richard Wayans (Younger Brother) (Actor), Cara Mia Wayans (Younger Sister) (Actress, Artist), Kyla Wayans (Younger Sister)
- Others – Howell Stouten Wayans (Paternal Grandfather) (Supermarket manager / Salesman), Elvira Alethia Green (Paternal Grandmother) (Homemaker, Singer, Social Worker), Dwayne Wayans (Oldest Paternal Uncle) (Writer, Film Score Composer), Keenan Ivory Wayans Sr. (Paternal Uncle) (Actor, Comedian, Director, Writer), Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans (Cousin), Nala Wayans (Cousin), Keenen Ivory Wayans Jr. (Cousin), Bella Wayans (Cousin), Daphne Ivory Wayans (Cousin), Kim N. Wayans (Paternal Aunt) (Actress), Shawn Mathis Wayans (Paternal Uncle) (Actor, Writer), Laila Wayans (Cousin), Illia Wayans (Cousin), Marlon Wayans II (Cousin), Marlon Lamont Wayans (Paternal Uncle) (Actor, Writer), Amai Z. Wayans (Cousin), Shawn Howell Wayans (Cousin), Nadia Wayans (Paternal Aunt) (Actress), Elvira Wayans (Paternal Aunt) (Screenwriter), Damien Wayans (Cousin) (Actor, Screenwriter, TV Producer, Director), Chaunté Wayans (Cousin) (Actress, Comedian, Editor), Diedre Wayans (Paternal Aunt) (Screenwriter, Producer), Craig Wayans (Cousin) (Actor, Writer, TV Producer), Summer Wayans (Cousin) (Model, TV Personality), Greg Wayans (Cousin) (Actor, Comedian), Jamel Wayans-Benson (Cousin), Justin Wayans-Benson (Cousin), Brandee Wayans-Benson (Cousin), Vonnie Wayans (Paternal Aunt) (Screenwriter)
Manager
Damon is represented by –
- William Morris Endeavor (WME)
- Rise Management
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
82 kg or 181 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Damon Wayans Jr. has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall height
- Strong resemblance to his famous father, Damon Wayans
- Usually maintains a close-cropped buzz hairdo with a trim goatee
Brand Endorsements
Damon has appeared in the TV commercials for the following brands –
- Nike (2014) alongside football player Richard Sherman
- Orbit (2015)
- Yahoo Fantasy Sports App (2015)
Religion
Christianity
His paternal grandfather was a devout Jehovah’s Witness and his father is a vocal advocate of the same. Damon Jr. attends Jehovah’s Witness events with his father and siblings.
Best Known For
Portraying the role of Brad Williams in the ABC sitcom Happy Endings (2011–2013) and Coach in Fox sitcom New Girl (2011, 2013–2016, 2018)
First Film
In 1994, he made his theatrical film debut as Young Kevin in the comedy-action film, Blankman that had his father, Damon Wayans in the lead role.
As a voice actor, he made his theatrical film debut by lending his voice to Thunder in the family-comedy film, Marmaduke in 2010.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance on the documentary series, One Night Stand. However, his role was uncredited.
He made his first credited TV show appearance as a guest on Late Night with David Letterman in February 1993.
Personal Trainer
Damon Wayans Jr. is an accomplished snowboarder and mixed martial artist specializing in Muay Thai and Taekwondo. After his father, he claims that his martial arts teacher Mark Mikita had a major influence on his life choices and professional path.
In 2017, Damon turned to a vegetarian diet now switches between consuming vegetarian and pescatarian meals. He does not smoke and avoids alcohol as much as he can because he has complained of experiencing terrible hangovers from alcohol which prevents him from giving his best performance at work.
Damon Wayans Jr. Favorite Things
- Stand-Up Comedians – Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K.
- Animal – Dolphin
- Vacation Spot – Hawaii
- Animated Series – Looney Tunes
- Animator – Tex Avery
Source – PhilaSun.com, TheDay.com
Damon Wayans Jr. Facts
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