Shawn Wayans
Actor · Writer
Known for
An American actor, comedian and writer, Shawn Wayans is a member of the prolific Wayans comedy family. He co-created and starred in the hit horror spoofs 'Scary Movie' (2000) and 'Scary Movie 2' (2001), and paired with brother Marlon in broad comedies such as 'White Chicks', 'Little Man' and 'Dance Flick'. Earlier he headlined the sketch series 'The Wayans Bros'. Working almost entirely in comedy, often as writer as well as star, the New York native traded in loud, irreverent parody. He is an American comic actor whose success has come hand in hand with his family's film ventures.
Shawn Wayans
Actor · Writer
New York City, New York, USA
Jan 19, 1971
Age55years
Movies10
Series7
An American actor, comedian and writer, Shawn Wayans is a member of the prolific Wayans comedy family. He co-created and starred in the hit horror spoofs 'Scary Movie' (2000) and 'Scary Movie 2' (2001), and paired with brother Marlon in broad comedies such as 'White Chicks', 'Little Man' and 'Dance Flick'. Earlier he headlined the sketch series 'The Wayans Bros'. Working almost entirely in comedy, often as writer as well as star, the New York native traded in loud, irreverent parody. He is an American comic actor whose success has come hand in hand with his family's film ventures.
Movies
Writer
Plays Ray
Scary Movie
2026
Writer
Plays Kevin Copeland
White Chicks
2004
Writer
Plays Ray
Scary Movie
2000
Writer
Plays Ray
Scary Movie 2
2001
Writer
Plays Ashtray
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
Writer
Plays Darryl
Little Man
2006
Plays Pedestrian
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
Writer
Plays Baby Daddy
Dance Flick
2009
Plays Valentine
New Blood
1999
TV Shows
Plays Self - Various Characters
In Living Color
1990
Creator
Plays Shawn Williams
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Plays Toof (voice)
Waynehead
1996
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Robo
MacGyver
1985
Plays Dominique
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Plays Itch (voice)
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Scary Movie
Full Filmography 17
Scary Movie
Ray
2026
Dance Flick
Baby Daddy
2009
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street
Slim/Cheapie (voice)
2006
Little Man
Darryl
2006
White Chicks
Kevin Copeland
2004
Scary Movie 2
Ray
2001
Scary Movie
Ray
2000
New Blood
Valentine
1999
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Itch (voice)
1999Season 3
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shawn Wayans and where are they from?
Shawn Wayans is 55 years old, born on January 19, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Shawn Wayans?
Shawn Wayans is best known for roles in Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks.
How many movies has Shawn Wayans been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Shawn Wayans has appeared in 10 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Shawn Wayans's first movie?
The career of Shawn Wayans began with I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988).
What is Shawn Wayans's most recent movie or series?
Shawn Wayans's most recent release is Scary Movie, which premiered on June 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Shawn Wayans appeared in?
On television, Shawn Wayans has appeared in MacGyver, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Shawn Wayans
1971-01-19 · New York City, New York, USA
Shawn Mathis Wayans (born January 19, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He debuted on the comedy television series In Living Color (1990–1993). He went on to work with his brother Marlon Wayans on The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. (1995–1999) and the comedy films Don't Be a Menace (1996), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), and Dance Flick (2009).Shawn Wayans, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.