Wayne Hughes is a multifaceted individual, exceling as both an actor and voiceover talent. Born and raised in Illinois, he later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in the mid-1990s. Following his studies with renowned acting coaches from Los Angeles and New York, he swiftly secured work in commercials, television, film, and voiceovers.
Notably, his first significant credit came when he worked alongside lead actress Rebecca Hall in Antonio Campos' film "Christine", a biographical drama about the life and tragic death of Sarasota news anchor Christine Chubbuck. The film made its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.
However, it was his breakout role as Coach Seymour Greyson in the second season of the Apple TV+ series "Swagger" (2023) that brought him widespread recognition. "Swagger", created by Reggie Rock Bythewood and starring O'Shea Jackson, Jr., was inspired by NBA star Kevin Durant's youth basketball playing experience on the AAU circuit.
Additionally, Wayne has appeared in the prime time TV series "The Gifted", a part of the Marvel Universe, which aired on the FOX network. His other notable credits include roles in the Netflix hit series "Ozark", the feature films "The Tiger Rising" (opposite Christian Convery, Sam Trammell, and Katharine McPhee),"Transference", and "One Last Thing".
Apart from his extensive film and television credits, Wayne is frequently sought after for commercial work, where his versatility in both on-camera and voiceover roles is highly valued. When not on camera, he can often be found in his studio, where he has provided the voice for hundreds of corporate narrations, animated television shows, and commercials.
Furthermore, Wayne is an accomplished freelance photographer, with his work published internationally in numerous textbooks, calendars, and magazines. Some of his recent clients include National Geographic, NAPA, Prentice Hall, Atlanta Magazine, and many more.
As for his future endeavors, Wayne hopes to act in a Taylor Sheridan-type series such as Yellowstone, 1883, or 1923, and looks forward to continuing to work as a series regular in prime time network TV shows.
