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Marlon L. Wayans (born July 23, 1972) is an American actor, producer, comedian, writer, and director of movies, beginning with his role as a pedestrian in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka in 1988. He teamed with his brother, Shawn, in Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and the dance parody film, Dance Flick, as well as for his dramatic role in Requiem for a Dream. He recently appeared in G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
[edit] Early lifeWayans was born in New York City, New York, the son of Elvira, a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Wayans, a supermarket manager.[1] His family was involved in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion.[2][3] Marlon Wayans was raised in the housing projects of New York City, the youngest of ten siblings. 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 attended Howard University. [edit] CareerFrom 1995 until 1999, Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn Wayans. Though primarily a comedic actor, he garnered considerable critical acclaim for his dramatic turn in Requiem for a Dream. He has also produced the first two films of the Scary Movie series, in which he and Shawn were credited writers and co-stars. He was sharply criticized for his performance in the 2000 movie Dungeons & Dragons as "Snails," the incompetent Rogue. It should be noted that he was only on set for Dungeons & Dragons for four days. He filmed all his scenes and left to work on Requiem for a Dream. Wayans was originally cast as Robin in the 1992 film Batman Returns,[4] however it was felt that the film featured too many characters, so the character was omitted from that film. He was considered for the role in the 1995 sequel Batman Forever, but the change in directors from Tim Burton to Joel Schumacher would also mean a change in the choice of actor for the role of Robin. Despite not actually appearing in either film, he was reportedly still paid for the role. He was replaced by Chris O'Donnell. He produced a cartoon on Nickelodeon that he has said is a combination of Charlie Brown and Fat Albert, called Thugaboo. In an interview on Chelsea Lately, Wayans along with Shawn Wayans said that in meetings he usually falls asleep but wakes up with amazing ideas. Wayans, along with his brother Shawn, will both host the 2010 BET Awards in June 2010.[citation needed] [edit] Personal lifeWayans has two children with girlfriend Angelica Zackary, a son named Shawn Howell and a daughter named Arnai Zackary. [edit] Filmography[edit] References5. ^http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=36593 [edit] External links
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