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Damon Wayans Jr.

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Damon Wayans Jr.

Damon Kyle Wayans Jr. ( WAY-ənz; born November 18, 1982) is an American actor and comedian. He starred as Brad Williams in the ABC sitcom Happy Endings, for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2012, and as Coach in the Fox sitcom New Girl. In 2014, he starred in the comedy film Let's Be Cops, and provided the voice of Wasabi in Big Hero 6. He is the eldest son of actor and comedian Damon Wayans, and nephew of Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and Marlon Wayans.

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Born
Damon Kyle Wayans Jr. (1982-11-18) November 18, 1982 (age 43)Huntington, Vermont, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1994–present
Spouse
mw- Samara Saraiva (m. 2016)
Children
6
Father
Damon Wayans
Relatives
Wayans family

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1994
Blankman
Role(s)
Young Kevin Walker
2009
Dance Flick
Role(s)
Thomas Uncles
2010
Marmaduke
Role(s)
Thunder
Notes
Voice
The Other Guys
Role(s)
Detective Fosse
2014
Someone Marry Barry
Role(s)
Desmond
Let's Be Cops
Role(s)
Justin G. Miller
Big Hero 6
Role(s)
Wasabi
Notes
Voice
2016
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
Role(s)
Wild Arms
Notes
Voice
How to Be Single
Role(s)
David Stone
2018
Super Troopers 2
Role(s)
Trooper Wagner
2019
Trouble
Role(s)
Gizmo
Notes
Voice
2020
Love, Guaranteed
Role(s)
Nick Evans
2021
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Role(s)
Darlie Bunkle
Cherry
Role(s)
Drill Sgt. Masters
Long Weekend
Role(s)
Doug
The Harder They Fall
Role(s)
Monroe Grimes
Supercool
Role(s)
Jimmy
2024
Players
Role(s)
Adam
2025
Kinda Pregnant
Role(s)
Dave
2026
Scary Movie 6
Role(s)
TBA
Notes
Post-production
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1994
Blankman
Young Kevin Walker
2009
Dance Flick
Thomas Uncles
2010
Marmaduke
Thunder
Voice
The Other Guys
Detective Fosse
2014
Someone Marry Barry
Desmond
Let's Be Cops
Justin G. Miller
Big Hero 6
Wasabi
Voice
2016
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
Wild Arms
Voice
How to Be Single
David Stone
2018
Super Troopers 2
Trooper Wagner
2019
Trouble
Gizmo
Voice
2020
Love, Guaranteed
Nick Evans
2021
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Darlie Bunkle
Cherry
Drill Sgt. Masters
Long Weekend
Doug
The Harder They Fall
Monroe Grimes
Supercool
Jimmy
2024
Players
Adam
2025
Kinda Pregnant
Dave
2026
Scary Movie 6
TBA
Post-production
· Filmography › Television
2006
The Underground
Role(s)
Cast member
2011–2013
Role(s)
Happy Endings
Notes
Brad Williams
2011,2013–2016,2018
Role(s)
New Girl
Notes
Coach
2012
Happy Endings: Happy Rides
Role(s)
Brad Williams
Notes
2 episodes
NTSF:SD:SUV::
Role(s)
Garett
Notes
Episode: "The Real Bicycle Thief"
2016
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Role(s)
Detective Stevie Schillens
Notes
Episode: "The 9–8"
2017
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Role(s)
Police Officer
Notes
Episode: "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
2018
The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair
Role(s)
Sgt. Perry Gahalowood
Notes
Main cast
2018–2019
Role(s)
Happy Together
Notes
Jake Davis
2019
Sherman's Showcase
Role(s)
Montell Jordan
Notes
Episode: "July 8, 1995"
2019–2020
Role(s)
Bob's Burgers
Notes
Arnold
2020
The Twilight Zone
Role(s)
Jason Grant
Notes
Episode: "A Small Town"
Hoops
Role(s)
Damian Chapman
Notes
Episode: "The Strike"
2021
Kenan
Role(s)
Sateen
Notes
Episode: "Flipp'd"
Frogger
Role(s)
Host
Notes
13 episodes; based on the video game Frogger
2023–present
Role(s)
Raid the Cage
Notes
Host
2024–2025
Role(s)
Poppa's House
Notes
Damon
2024
Shrinking
Role(s)
Derrick #2
Notes
Recurring
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2001–2004
My Wife and Kids
John
8 episodes
2006
The Underground
Cast member
2011–2013
Happy Endings
Brad Williams
Main cast, 3 seasonsNominated – Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesNominated – NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series (2012–2013)Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Male Scene Stealer
2011,2013–2016,2018
New Girl
Coach
Main cast (season 1 "Pilot", season 4)Recurring (season 3)Special guest star (season 5–7)
2012
Happy Endings: Happy Rides
Brad Williams
2 episodes
NTSF:SD:SUV::
Garett
Episode: "The Real Bicycle Thief"
2016
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Detective Stevie Schillens
Episode: "The 9–8"
2017
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Police Officer
Episode: "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
2018
The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair
Sgt. Perry Gahalowood
Main cast
2018–2019
Happy Together
Jake Davis
Main cast
2019
Sherman's Showcase
Montell Jordan
Episode: "July 8, 1995"
2019–2020
Bob's Burgers
Arnold
3 episodes
2020
The Twilight Zone
Jason Grant
Episode: "A Small Town"
Hoops
Damian Chapman
Episode: "The Strike"
2021
Kenan
Sateen
Episode: "Flipp'd"
Frogger
Host
13 episodes; based on the video game Frogger
2023–present
Raid the Cage
Host
12 episodes; based on the format of the same name
2024–2025
Poppa's House
Damon
Main cast; also executive producer
2024
Shrinking
Derrick
Recurring

References

  1. "Signal Staff and Wire Services", November 18, 2011. Santa Clarita Valley Signal, "Today in the SCV: Friday, Nov. 18, 20
    https://archive.today/20130203150000/http://www.the-signal.com/section/36/article/54790/
  2. Damon Wayans Biography (1960— ). Filmreference.com. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.
    http://www.filmreference.com/film/71/Damon-Wayans.html
  3. The Huffington Post
    https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/19/happy-endings-damon-wayans-jr_n_2146885.html
  4. familysearch.org
    http://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFPK-711
  5. "Wayans Believes in Stern Upbringing" Archived January 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, contactmusic.com, April 30, 2004
    http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/wayans%20believes%20in%20stern%20upbringing
  6. ABC Renews 'Happy Endings', Fox's 'New Girl' To Recast Damon Wayans Jr. –. Deadline.com. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.
    https://deadline.com/2011/05/abc-renews-happy-endings-131601/
  7. 'New Girl': Lamorne Morris Replaces Damon Wayans Jr. in Fox Comedy. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/new-girl-lamorne-morris-replaces-209270
  8. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/damon-wayans-jr-reprising-new-583173
  9. adweek.com
    http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/11/06/new-girl-damon-wayans-jr/
  10. Mstarz
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140519123152/http://www.mstarz.com/articles/24165/20140102/dwyane-wade-and-damon-wayans-jr-beef-after-aja-metoyer-baby-mama-drama-happy-endings-actor-doesnt-want-kids-get-hurt-how-does-gabrielle-union-feel.htm
  11. "From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: The Land Before Time: Journey of the Brave"
    http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/from-universal-pictures-home-entertainment-the-land-before-time-journey-of-the-brave-300194315.html
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