Shawn Wayans

Shawn Mathis Wayans ( WAY-ənz; born January 19, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He made his debut on the comedy television series In Living Color (1990–1993). He went on to work with his brother Marlon Wayans on The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros.(1995–1999) and the comedy films Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), and Dance Flick (2009). After an extended hiatus from acting, it was announced in February 2025 that Wayans will star in the upcoming films Scary Movie 6 (2026) and White Chicks 2 (TBA).

Infobox

Born

Shawn Mathis Wayans (1971-01-19) January 19, 1971 (age 54)New York City, U.S.

Occupations

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Years active

1988–present

Notable work

In Living Color, Scary Movie

Children

Relatives

mw- Dwayne Wayans (brother) Keenen Ivory Wayans (brother) Damon Wayans (brother) Kim Wayans (sister) Marlon Wayans (brother) Damon Wayans Jr. (nephew)

Family

Wayans family

Tables

Key · Filmography

†	Denotes productions that have not yet been released

· Filmography › Film

1988

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Role(s)

Pedestrian

1996

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Role(s)

Ashtray

Notes

Also co-writer

1999

New Blood

Role(s)

Valentine

2000

Scary Movie

Role(s)

Ray Wilkins

Notes

Also co-writer

2001

Scary Movie 2

2004

White Chicks

Role(s)

Kevin Copeland

Notes

Also co-writer and producer

2006

Little Man

Role(s)

Darryl Edwards

2009

Dance Flick

Role(s)

Baby Daddy

2026

Scary Movie 6 †

Role(s)

Ray Wilkins

TBA

Role(s)

White Chicks 2 †

Notes

Kevin Copeland

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1988	I'm Gonna Git You Sucka	Pedestrian
1996	Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood	Ashtray	Also co-writer
1999	New Blood	Valentine
2000	Scary Movie	Ray Wilkins	Also co-writer
2001	Scary Movie 2	Ray Wilkins	Also co-writer
2004	White Chicks	Kevin Copeland	Also co-writer and producer
2006	Little Man	Darryl Edwards
2009	Dance Flick	Baby Daddy
2026	Scary Movie 6 †	Ray Wilkins
TBA	White Chicks 2 †	Kevin Copeland

· Filmography › Television

1991

MacGyver

Role(s)

Robo

Notes

Episode: "The 'Hood"

1993

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Role(s)

Dominique

Notes

Episode: "PMS: Post Moving in Syndrome"

1995–1999

Role(s)

The Wayans Bros.

Notes

Shawn Williams

1996

The Parent 'Hood

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Episode: "Ode to Billy Shankbreath"

1996–1997

Role(s)

Waynehead

Notes

Toof

1999

Hollywood Squares

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Recurring panelist

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Role(s)

Bad Bobby

Notes

Voice; episode: "The Bremen Town Musicians"

2000

Comedy Central Canned Ham

Role(s)

Himself

Notes

Episode: "Scary Movie"

2000 MTV Video Music Awards

Role(s)

Main host

2001

Mad TV

Role(s)

Episode: "Episode #6.25"

2006

The Boo Crew

Role(s)

Slim

Notes

Voice; television special

2016

Animals

Role(s)

Tommy

Notes

Voice; episode: "Squirrels Part I"

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1990–1993	In Living Color	Himself	Main cast; 67 episodes (season 2–5)
1991	MacGyver	Robo	Episode: "The 'Hood"
1993	Hangin' with Mr. Cooper	Dominique	Episode: "PMS: Post Moving in Syndrome"
1995–1999	The Wayans Bros.	Shawn Williams	101 episodes; also co-creator
1996	The Parent 'Hood	Himself	Episode: "Ode to Billy Shankbreath"
1996–1997	Waynehead	Toof	Voice; 13 episodes
1999	Hollywood Squares	Himself	Recurring panelist
1999	Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child	Bad Bobby	Voice; episode: "The Bremen Town Musicians"
2000	Comedy Central Canned Ham	Himself	Episode: "Scary Movie"
2000	2000 MTV Video Music Awards		Main host
2001	Mad TV		Episode: "Episode "
2006	The Boo Crew	Slim	Voice; television special
2016	Animals	Tommy	Voice; episode: "Squirrels Part I"

· Filmography › Documentary

1991

The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime

2001

Open Mic

2009

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Year	Title	Notes
1991	The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime
2001	Open Mic
2009	Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

References

Cleveland.com
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/01/todays-famous-birthdays-list-for-january-19-2023-includes-celebrities-dolly-parton-jodie-sweetin.html
ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/marlon-wayans-time-white-chicks-2/story?id=119146766
Shawn Wayans Biography (1971-)
http://www.filmreference.com/film/73/Shawn-Wayans.html
Stated on Finding Your Roots, January 19, 2016, PBS
PBS
https://web.archive.org/web/20160124005601/http://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/blog/keenen-ivory-wayans-interactive-family-tree/
Marlon Wayans – TIME
https://web.archive.org/web/20071104105953/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,997920,00.html
The Movie Chicks - Interview - Marlon Wayans
https://web.archive.org/web/20080611153550/http://www.themoviechicks.com/mid2004/mctladykillers.html