Kim Wayans

Kim Wayans

63 · Born: Oct 16, 1961

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornOct 16, 1961 New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Elvira Alethia Green
  • Howell Stouten Wayans
Relatives
  • Nadia Wayans (Sibling)
  • Devonne Wayans (Sibling)
  • Damon Wayans (Sibling)
  • Marlon Wayans (Sibling)
  • Keenen Ivory Wayans (Sibling)
  • Elvira Wayans (Sibling)
  • Shawn Wayans (Sibling)
  • Damien Dante Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Damon Wayans Jr. (Niece or Nephew)
  • Dwayne Wayans (Sibling)
  • Diedra Wayans (Sibling)
  • Nala Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Craig Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Gregg Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Michael Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Cara Mia Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Kyla Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Chaunte Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Ilia Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Kai Wayans (Niece or Nephew)
  • Shawn Howell Wayans (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Kim Wayans, a talented and multifaceted individual, entered the world on October 16, 1961, in the vibrant city of New York, New York, USA.

As a renowned actress and writer, Kim Wayans has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, with a plethora of notable roles under her belt.

Her breakthrough came with the hit sketch comedy series In Living Color, which premiered in 1990 and showcased her impressive range and comedic timing.

Kim Wayans further solidified her status as a comedy icon with her appearance in the 1996 film Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, a parody that poked fun at the popular "Boyz N the Hood" film.

In addition to her work in television and film, Kim Wayans has also made a name for herself as a writer, bringing her unique voice and perspective to the small screen.

In 2000, she co-created and starred in the popular sitcom My Wife and Kids, which followed the lives of a loving but quirky family as they navigated the ups and downs of everyday life.

Away from the spotlight, Kim Wayans is a devoted wife to her husband, Kevin Knotts, with whom she shares a strong bond and a deep commitment to one another.

Career

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2018
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2016
New Girl
New Girl as Susan
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2014
Reckless
Reckless as Vi Briggs
{"id":653,"title":"Criminal Minds","year":2012,"character":"Darlene Beckett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/criminal-minds","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2jqlqg1vkv5g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2jqlqg1vkv5g.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds as Darlene Beckett
{"id":8598,"title":"Pariah","year":"2011","character":"Audrey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pariah","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8598.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8598.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Pariah
Pariah as Audrey
{"id":2452,"title":"Dance Flick","year":"2009","character":"Ms. Dontwannabebothered","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dance-flick","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19j1qgjhvo28.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19j1qgjhvo28.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Dance Flick
Dance Flick as Ms. Dontwannabebothered
{"id":200290,"title":"Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness","year":"2006","character":"Momma (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thugaboo-sneaker-madness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200290.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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{"id":1317,"title":"Juwanna Mann","year":"2002","character":"Latisha Jansen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/juwanna-mann","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/pjp6e6ri8e40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/pjp6e6ri8e40.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Juwanna Mann
Juwanna Mann as Latisha Jansen
{"id":9651,"title":"The Wayans Bros.","year":1998,"character":"Sheila","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-wayans-bros","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9651.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9651.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":4581,"title":"Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood","year":"1996","character":"Mrs. Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dont-be-a-menace-to-south-central-while-drinking-your-juice-in-the-hood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5uhg5gu7ij80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5uhg5gu7ij80.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":103835368,"title":"In the House","year":1995,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/in-the-house","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835368.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835368.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":6306,"title":"A Low Down Dirty Shame","year":"1994","character":"Diane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-low-down-dirty-shame","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ca3sb7of2j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ca3sb7of2j0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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Talking About Sex
Talking About Sex as Andie Norman
{"id":9565,"title":"Floundering","year":"1994","character":"Unemployment","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/floundering","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9565.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9565.jpg"},"released":1}
Floundering
Floundering as Unemployment
{"id":3075,"title":"I'm Gonna Git You Sucka","year":"1988","character":"Nightclub Singer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/im-gonna-git-you-sucka","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oqtd8lsp510.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2oqtd8lsp510.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as Nightclub Singer
{"id":7641,"title":"Hollywood Shuffle","year":"1987","character":"Customer in Chair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hollywood-shuffle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7641.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7641.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle as Customer in Chair
{"id":5111,"title":"Eddie Murphy: Raw","year":"1987","character":"Interviewed Fan (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eddie-murphy-raw","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5111.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5111.jpg"},"released":1}
Eddie Murphy: Raw
Eddie Murphy: Raw as Interviewed Fan (uncredited)
{"id":9869,"title":"A Different World","year":1987,"character":"Allison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-different-world","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9869.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9869.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":39760,"title":"Why We Laugh: Funny Women","year":"2013","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/why-we-laugh-funny-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39760.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":476,"title":"In Living Color","year":1990,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/in-living-color","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_476.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_476.jpg"},"released":1}
1990