Jul 23, 1972

New York City, New York, USA

Marlon Wayans is an American actor, producer, comedian, writer, and director of movies, beginning with his role as a pedestrian in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka in 1988. From 1995 until 1999, Marlon co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn. Though primarily a comedic actor, he garnered considerable critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in Requiem for a Dream. He has also produced the Scary Movie series and White Chicks. He was sharply criticized for his performance in the 2000 ... ... (read more...) movie Dungeons & Dragons as "Snails," the incompetent Rogue.
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Wayans grew up in the housing projects of New York City the youngest of 10 siblings born to Howell and Elvira Wayans. He is the brother of Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, and Kim Wayans; all celebrities in their own right.

Wayans has two children with girlfriend Angelica Zackary, a son named Shawn Howell and a daughter named Arnai Zackary.