Damon Wayans Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2009, he participated in the annual fundraiser "The Classic" to help raise money for the Home Safe organization
• Collaborated with the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation and The NorthStar Moving Corporation to auction off his clothes for various children's charities
• Is the brother of comedic actors Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans
• Is the father of actor Damon Wayans Jr
• Got his start in films by acting in "Earth Girls Are Easy․"
• Developed his sense of humor during his ostracized childhood, while he suffered from have a club foot
• Dropped out of high school in ninth grade to become a stand-up comic
• Quote: "(On fame) "I want to be able to play different parts and have a long and varied career․ I don't ever want to be No․ 1 because once you become No․ 1, you start to change․ You get scrutinized on everything you do and you're suddenly afraid to take changes․ I need to take chances․ I need to work․ I don't want to be a superstar․""
• Often portrays characters who have smart-alec personalities
• Was fired from "Saturday Night Live" for going against the show's script and portraying a straight cop as gay