Marlon Wayans Biography
Summary
"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 is known for usually teaming with his brother Shawn Wayans, in movies such as "Scary Movie", "Scary Movie 2", "White Chicks", "Little Man", and the dance parody film, "Dance Flick". He is currently in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
Biography
Early life
Wayans was born in New York City, New York, the son of Elvira, a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Wayans, a supermarket manager. His family was involved in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion. Wayans was raised in the housing projects of New York City, the youngest of ten siblings. He is the brother of Elvira Wayans, 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.
Career
From 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- a role he had to fight for as the director and writer for the movie didn't want him for the role. Determined, he went days without bathing and dressed the part of a junkie for his audition.
Wayans was originally cast as Robin in the 1992 film "Batman Returns", 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.
Personal life
Wayans has two children with wife Anglica Zackary, a son named Shawn Howell and a daughter named Arnai Zackary. He was good friends with late rapper and "Above The Rim" co-star Tupac Shakur. Also, his friendship with Omar Epps dates back to their childhood.
References
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Credit
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