The Wayans Brothers and the Secret of Comedy
Whether on TV, film, or stage, wherever one of these brothers appears, laughter is guaranteed
Below you can continue
reading the article
Since the late Roberto Gomez Bolaños, the famous Chaves, we haven't seen humor as timeless as that created by the Wayans brothers.
Whether on TV series or feature films, the Wayans family kills it when it comes to comedy. Just pick any title from any year and watch it—you'll be guaranteed laughs, no matter how many times you've seen it. And that's rare. So now get to know a bit more about them.
These two brothers frequently appear together in major productions. Shawn Mathis Wayans, 46, born in New York, and Marlon Lawrence Wayans, 45, are inseparable partners and the ones who appear most on screen. Besides performing brilliantly and making audiences laugh, these two are the guys behind acclaimed films, whether as producers or screenwriters.
White Chicks, for example, was written by the brothers and directed by the eldest, Keenen Ivory Wayans. And who doesn't remember them in the Scary Movie franchise? The humor in these films doesn't age, and the secret lies in satirizing everyday life in a way that makes you both relate and laugh out loud at such insanity.
Who doesn't remember spending hours in front of the TV watching My Wife and Kids? Yes, the famous Michael Kyle is also one of the Wayans brothers, known for his classic catchphrase: "oh heeeeeeell no." Older than Shawn and Marlon, the actor, screenwriter, director, and comedian is currently 57. One of his most recent appearances is in Lethal Weapon (2016). Currently doing Stand Up Comedy shows, no one doubts he's also making a real success on stage.
The director. Also recognized as an actor and comedian, the oldest of the brothers mentioned so far, at 59, prefers to work behind the camera. Keenen Ivory Wayans is responsible for creating the award-winning series In Living Color from 1994. With Damon, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans in the cast, he was also responsible for launching Jim Carrey to stardom. It also featured appearances by Jennifer Lopez and Chris Rock.
Even Kim Wayans, 55, another member of the famous brothers, appears on camera in exactly 61 episodes of the series.
In Living Color won awards like the Emmy Awards and People's Choice Awards, even competing with The Simpsons.
Dwayne, Keenen, Damon, Shawn, Kim, Marlon, and many others make up the Wayans Bros., a company of comedians, producers, actors, and screenwriters who produce films and series almost entirely focused on comedy. Comedic everyday situations that make you laugh, whether in 1994, 2003, 2017, or whatever year it may be. Acclaimed professionals who keep alive daily in pop culture the secret of comedy.
Follow us on social media Facebook and Instagram. Also subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Whether on TV series or feature films, the Wayans family kills it when it comes to comedy. Just pick any title from any year and watch it—you'll be guaranteed laughs, no matter how many times you've seen it. And that's rare. So now get to know a bit more about them.
Shawn and Marlon Wayans
These two brothers frequently appear together in major productions. Shawn Mathis Wayans, 46, born in New York, and Marlon Lawrence Wayans, 45, are inseparable partners and the ones who appear most on screen. Besides performing brilliantly and making audiences laugh, these two are the guys behind acclaimed films, whether as producers or screenwriters.
White Chicks, for example, was written by the brothers and directed by the eldest, Keenen Ivory Wayans. And who doesn't remember them in the Scary Movie franchise? The humor in these films doesn't age, and the secret lies in satirizing everyday life in a way that makes you both relate and laugh out loud at such insanity.
Damon Kyle Wayans
Who doesn't remember spending hours in front of the TV watching My Wife and Kids? Yes, the famous Michael Kyle is also one of the Wayans brothers, known for his classic catchphrase: "oh heeeeeeell no." Older than Shawn and Marlon, the actor, screenwriter, director, and comedian is currently 57. One of his most recent appearances is in Lethal Weapon (2016). Currently doing Stand Up Comedy shows, no one doubts he's also making a real success on stage.
Keenen Ivory Wayans
The director. Also recognized as an actor and comedian, the oldest of the brothers mentioned so far, at 59, prefers to work behind the camera. Keenen Ivory Wayans is responsible for creating the award-winning series In Living Color from 1994. With Damon, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans in the cast, he was also responsible for launching Jim Carrey to stardom. It also featured appearances by Jennifer Lopez and Chris Rock.
Even Kim Wayans, 55, another member of the famous brothers, appears on camera in exactly 61 episodes of the series.
In Living Color won awards like the Emmy Awards and People's Choice Awards, even competing with The Simpsons.
Dwayne, Keenen, Damon, Shawn, Kim, Marlon, and many others make up the Wayans Bros., a company of comedians, producers, actors, and screenwriters who produce films and series almost entirely focused on comedy. Comedic everyday situations that make you laugh, whether in 1994, 2003, 2017, or whatever year it may be. Acclaimed professionals who keep alive daily in pop culture the secret of comedy.
Follow us on social media Facebook and Instagram. Also subscribe to our YouTube channel.
