Marlon Wayans
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Marlon L. Wayans was born on July 23, 1972 in New York City. He is the brother of Nadia Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Dwayne Wayans, and Kim Wayans; all celebrities in their own right. Wayans went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, the school made famous in Fame. He then went on to attend Howard University. Wayans was a member of the 1993 cast of In Living Color, a comedy sketch program created by his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans. From 1995 until 1999, Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn Wayans. He has produced the first two films of the Scary Movie series, in which he and Shawn were credited writers and co-stars. He also produced a cartoon on Nickelodeon called Thugaboo (2006). Though primarily a comedic actor, he garnered considerable critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in Requiem for a Dream (2000). His other film credits ... Show more...
Marlon L. Wayans was born on July 23, 1972 in New York City. He is the brother of Nadia Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Dwayne Wayans, and Kim Wayans; all celebrities in their own right. Wayans went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, the school made famous in Fame. He then went on to attend Howard University. Wayans was a member of the 1993 cast of In Living Color, a comedy sketch program created by his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans. From 1995 until 1999, Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn Wayans. He has produced the first two films of the Scary Movie series, in which he and Shawn were credited writers and co-stars. He also produced a cartoon on Nickelodeon called Thugaboo (2006). Though primarily a comedic actor, he garnered considerable critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in Requiem for a Dream (2000). His other film credits include. I’m Gonna Git you Sucka (1988), Mo’Money (1992), Above the Rim (1994), Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking your Juice in the Hood (1995), The LadyKillers (2004), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), Norbit (2007) and most recently, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009).
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Filmography - Acting
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On the Rocks (2020)
As: Dean
Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Sofia Coppola
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Rashida Jones | Bill Murray | Jessica Henwick | Jenny Slate
Respect (2020)
As: Ted White
The life story of legendary R&B singer Aretha Franklin.
Directed by: Liesl Tommy
Stars: Forest Whitaker | Marlon Wayans | Mary J. Blige | Jennifer Hudson | Audra McDonald
Sextuplets (2019)
As: Alan
An expecting father-to-be discovers he has many other siblings and tries to track them down before his baby is born.
Runtime: 100 min.
Directed by: Michael Tiddes
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Glynn Turman | Molly Shannon | Michael Ian Black | Bresha Webb
Marlon Wayans: Woke-ish (2018)
As: Himself
An American stand-up comedy special starring Marlon Wayans who jokes about racism, hip-hop, gay rights, and raising kids.
Runtime: 68 min.
Directed by: Marcus Raboy
Stars: Marlon Wayans
Naked (2017)
As: Rob Anderson
Following a wild night out with his Best Man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forced to relive the morning over and over again.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: Michael Tiddes
Stars: Loretta Devine | Marlon Wayans | Dennis Haysbert | Neil Brown Jr. | Regina Hall
Fifty Shades of Black (2016)
As: Christian
An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Michael Tiddes
Stars: Mike Epps | Marlon Wayans | Kali Hawk | Affion Crockett | Fred Willard
A Haunted House 2 (2014)
As: Malcolm
Having exorcised the demons of his ex, Malcolm is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, however, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events.
Runtime: 86 min.
Directed by: Michael Tiddes
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Missi Pyle | Essence Atkins | Jaime Pressly | Gabriel Iglesias
The Heat (2013)
As: Levy
Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two ...
Runtime: 117 min.
Directed by: Paul Feig
Stars: Melissa McCarthy | Marlon Wayans | Michael Rapaport | Sandra Bullock | Demián Bichir
A Haunted House (2013)
As: Malcolm
A spoof of all the "found-footage/documentary style" films released in recent years.
Runtime: 86 min.
Directed by: Michael Tiddes
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Essence Atkins | Cedric the Entertainer | David Koechner | Nick Swardson
Marmaduke (2010)
As: Lightning (voice)
When Phil and Debbie Winslow relocate from their native Kansas to the sunny climes of Orange County, their big-hearted, havoc-wreaking Great Dane gets a taste of the dog's life, California-style.
Runtime: 87 min.
Directed by: Tom Dey
Stars: Judy Greer | Owen Wilson | Emma Stone | George Lopez | Lee Pace
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
As: Ripcord
From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos.
Runtime: 118 min.
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Marlon Wayans | Dennis Quaid | Channing Tatum | Sienna Miller
Dance Flick (2009)
As: Mr. Moody
Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams as they enter in the mother of all dance battles.
Runtime: 83 min.
Directed by: Damien Dante Wayans
Stars: Damon Wayans Jr. | Essence Atkins | David Alan Grier | Chris Elliott | Shoshana Bush
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
As: Self
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who ...
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Robert Townsend
Stars: Bill Bellamy | Franklyn Ajaye | Angela Bassett | Todd Boyd | Julian Bond
Norbit (2007)
As: Buster
A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.
Runtime: 102 min.
Directed by: Brian Robbins
Stars: Terry Crews | Lester Speight | Clifton Powell | Eddie Murphy | Thandie Newton
Little Man (2006)
As: Calvin
After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to steal an expensive huge diamond in a jewelry for the mobster Walken. They are chased by the police, and Calvin hides the stone in the purse of the executive Vanessa Edwards, whose husband Darryl Edwards wants to have a baby. Percy convinces Calvin to dress like a baby and be left in front of the Edwards's house ...
Runtime: 98 min.
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Kerry Washington | Tracy Morgan | Shawn Wayans | John Witherspoon
White Chicks (2004)
As: Marcus Copeland
Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. As punishment, they are forced to escort a pair of socialites to the Hamptons, where they're going to be used as bait for a kidnapper. But when the girls realize the FBI's plan, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from African-American men into a ...
Runtime: 109 min.
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Shawn Wayans | Busy Philipps | Jennifer Carpenter | Jessica Cauffiel
The Ladykillers (2004)
As: Gawain MacSam
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord – a sharp old woman.
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: Ethan Coen | Joel Coen
Stars: Tom Hanks | Marlon Wayans | J.K. Simmons | Tzi Ma | Irma P. Hall
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
As: Shorty Meeks
While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans's sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group of students visit a mansion called "Hell House," and murderous high jinks ensue.
Runtime: 83 min.
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Anna Faris | Shawn Wayans | Regina Hall | Christopher Masterson
Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
As: Snails
The classic role-playing game comes to life in this magical adventure. The empire of Izmer is a divided land: Elite magicians called Mages rule while lowly commoners are powerless. When Empress Savina (Thora Birch) vows to bring equality and prosperity to her land, the evil Mage Profion (Jeremy Irons) plots to depose her. But this good-vs.-evil battle is no game!
Runtime: 107 min.
Directed by: Courtney Solomon
Stars: Bruce Payne | Thora Birch | Zoe McLellan | Justin Whalin | Jeremy Irons
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
As: Tyrone C. Love
The hopes and dreams of four ambitious people are shattered when their drug addictions begin spiraling out of control. A look into addiction and how it overcomes the mind and body.
Runtime: 102 min.
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Stars: Jared Leto | Ellen Burstyn | Marlon Wayans | Christopher McDonald | Jennifer Connelly
Scary Movie (2000)
As: Shorty Meeks
Following on the heels of popular teen-scream horror movies, with uproarious comedy and biting satire. Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Shannon Elizabeth and Carmen Electra pitch in to skewer some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, including Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Matrix, American Pie and The Blair Witch Project.
Runtime: 88 min.
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Stars: Jon Abrahams | Anna Faris | Dave Sheridan | Shannon Elizabeth | Carmen Electra
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! (2000)
As: Louie Blue (voice)
When Tangie, a teddy bear goes into the Smile-erator on his head, his smile is put on upside down, causing him to end up on the bargain bin on Christmas Eve with other misfit toys, then onto Winkle's Emporium, a discount store. There, Tangie does his level best over the coming year to become a part of some family. He spends his time in Winkle's front window with Jack, a Jack-in-the-box with ...
Runtime: 48 min.
Directed by: Bert Ring
Stars: Tom Bosley | David Hyde Pierce | Howie Mandel | Jonathan Taylor Thomas | Jenna Elfman
Senseless (1998)
As: Darryl Witherspoon
A student gets his senses enhanced by an experimental drug. But abuse is not an option.
Runtime: 93 min.
Directed by: Penelope Spheeris
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Matthew Lillard | Rip Torn | David Spade | Tamara Taylor
The Sixth Man (1997)
As: Kenny Tyler
Antoine and Kenny Tyler are NCAA college basketball players, and Antoine is the star. Suddenly Antoine dies of heart attack and Kenny has to fill his shoes as leader of team. Some time later, Antoine returns as a ghost and helps Kenny in game and in life, but Kenny changes in the process and doesn't quite like it.
Runtime: 107 min.
Directed by: Randall Miller
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Octavia Spencer | David Paymer | Kadeem Hardison | Michael Michele
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
As: Loc Dog
When Ashtray (Shawn Wayans) moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and smoke reefer), he falls in with his gang-banging cousin Loc Dog (Marlon Wayans), who along with the requisite pistols and Uzi carries a ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Paris Barclay
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Vivica A. Fox | Chris Spencer | Tracey Cherelle Jones | Shawn Wayans
Above the Rim (1994)
As: Bugaloo
Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: Jeff Pollack
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Duane Martin | Tupac Amaru Shakur | Bernie Mac | Leon
Mo' Money (1992)
As: Seymour Stewart
Trying to get his act together, a con artist gets a job in a credit card company. He falls in love with a fellow employee, he steals a couple of cards, everything is going great. But soon, the chief of security drags him into the big leagues of criminals...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Peter MacDonald
Stars: Harry Lennix | John Diehl | Stacey Dash | Damon Wayans | Joe Santos
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)
As: Pedestrian
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.
Runtime: 88 min.
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Stars: Antonio Fargas | Keenen Ivory Wayans | Bernie Casey | Isaac Hayes | Steve James