Keenen Ivory Wayans
Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans (born June 8, 1958) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers. Wayans first came to prominence as the host and the creator of the 1990–1994 Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. He has produced, directed and/or written several films, starting with Hollywood Shuffle, which he cowrote, in 1987.
A majority of his films have included him and one or more of his brothers and sisters in the cast.
One of these films, Scary Movie (2000), which Wayans directed, was the highest-grossing movie directed by an African American until it was surpassed by Tim Story's Fantastic Four in 2005. From 1997 to 1998, he hosted the talk show The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show. Most recently, he was a judge for the eighth season of Last Comic Standing.
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Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 15.468 |
Birthday | 1958-06-08 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
Also Known As | Keenen Wayans, |
2000
Scary Movie
6.4/7004
A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up...
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Scary Movie
1983
Star 80
6.5/124
Paul Snider is a narcissistic, small time hustler who fancies himself a ladies man. His life changes when he meets Dorothy Stratten working behind the...
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Star 80
1994
A Low Down Dirty Shame
5.6/102
A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he...
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A Low Down Dirty Shame
1987
Hollywood Shuffle
6.372/82
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploit...
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Hollywood Shuffle
1996
The Glimmer Man
5.4/388
A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in t...
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The Glimmer Man
1997
Most Wanted
5.385/109
A Marine on death row is recruited by a shadowy U.S. military officer as part of a top-secret ops team, then gets framed for murder when the team and...
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Most Wanted
2009
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
8/6
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of...
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
6.4/186
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimel...
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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
2012
FOX 25th Anniversary Special
7.3/3
A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as well as celebrities honoring the...
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FOX 25th Anniversary Special
2004
Los Angeles Plays Itself
7.7/52
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen...
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Los Angeles Plays Itself
2012
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
6.1/9
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only will pay homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking Raw, which remains the h...
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Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
1987
The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party
0/0
Comedy concert of comedian Joe Piscopo filmed live from UCLA.
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The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party
1996
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
7.024/1330
When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and s...
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Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1987
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
0/0
From comedian and filmmaker Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) comes this collection of comedy sketches starring some of the biggest names in show bu...
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Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 1
2017
Dying Laughing
6.3/18
The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.
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Dying Laughing
2008
The Black List: Volume One
6.5/2
As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of in...
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The Black List: Volume One
1983
For Love and Honor
10/2
A military drama set on a Texas base focuses on the ups and downs of young paratroopers, who, while they're gearing up for possible combat assignments...
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For Love and Honor
2009
Dance Flick
4.822/253
Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams...
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Dance Flick
2020
This Is Stand-Up
5/2
An intimate and revealing insight into the work and lives of Stand-Up Comedians. Some of the biggest names in the game reveal what it's like to pursue...
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This Is Stand-Up
2019
Before They Were Kings: Vol. 2
8/1
With nothing more than a punch line and a dream, these (then) struggling young artists transformed themselves into comedy legends.
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