Shawn Mathis Wayans is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer.
Along with his brother Marlon Wayans, he wrote and starred in The WB’s sitcom The Wayans Bros.(1995-1999) and in the comedy films Don’t Be a Menace (1996), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), and Dance Flick (2009). He made his debut on In Living Color (1990-1993).
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- Son of Elvira Alethia (Green) and Howell Stouten Wayans. Brother of Dwayne Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Kim Wayans, Nadia Wayans and Marlon Wayans. Also has sisters Elvira, Diedre, and Vonnie.
- He has three 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, two daughters, Laila (b. 1999) and Illia (b. 2003), and one son, Marlon (b. 2006), named after his brother.
- Cousin of Craig Wayans. Uncle of Damon Wayans Jr., Michael Wayans, Cara Mia Wayans, Kyla Wayans, Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans Jr., Nala Wayans, Bella Wayans, and Damien Dante Wayans.
- Attended/graduated from Bayard Rustin High School for the Humanities in 1989
- Used the name Sw.1 when DJ for “In Living Color” 1990-1992.
