Damien Dante Wayans

Biography

Damien Dante Wayans is a member of the influential Wayans family, born on April 15, 1980, in New York City. He began his career in 1987, appearing in his uncle Damon Wayans' film Major Payne, before gaining recognition for his role as Tec in the 2003 comedy Malibu's Most Wanted. Wayans has since expanded his creative reach, writing and directing episodes of his uncle's sitcom My Wife And Kids, as well as directing segments for his uncle's Showtime sketch comedy series The Underground.