Shawn Wayans (born 1971) is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer. The ninth of ten siblings, he was born in New York City and grew up in the Fulton Houses in Chelsea, Manhattan. He made his debut on the sketch comedy series In Living Color, then worked with his brother Marlon Wayans on the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. and on comedy films including Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man and Dance Flick. After a long break from acting, it was announced in February 2025 that he would star in the sixth Scary Movie film and in a planned White Chicks sequel.
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is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer
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is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer
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Shawn Mathis Wayans ( WAY-ənz; born January 19, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer.
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Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004)
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written by Marlon and Shawn Wayans (who both also star)
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