Keenen Ivory Wayans
American actor, comedian, filmmaker
Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans (born June 8, 1958)[1] is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He first became known as the host and the creator of the 1990–1994 Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. He directed Scary Movie (2000). From 1997 to 1998, he hosted the talk show The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show.[2] He also directed the 2004 comedy movie White Chicks.
Keenen Ivory Wayans | |
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Born | Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans June 8, 1958 New York City, U.S. |
Education | Tuskegee University |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, filmmaker |
Years active | 1979–2009; 2013–present |
Partner | Brittany Daniel (2007–2014) |
Children | 5 |
Family | Wayans family |
Awards | 1990-Emmy Award Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series In Living Color (as executive producer) |
References
change- ↑ "Keenan Ivory Wayans". PBS. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ↑ Braxton, Greg (August 3, 1997). "Will 'Hip' Equal 'Hit'?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-11-06.