Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. (born September 4, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He’s best know for his role as Michael Kyle on the sitcom My Wife and Kids as well as his comedic work on In Living Color.

He performed as a comedian and actor throughout the 1980s, including a year long stint on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. His true breakthrough, however, came as writer and performer on FOX’s sketch comedy show In Living Color (1990-1992), on his animated series Waynehead (1996-1997), and on his TV series Damon (1998).

Since then, he has starred in a number of films and television shows, some of which he has co-produced or co-written, including Beverly Hills Cop, The Last Boy Scout, and Major Payne and the sitcom My Wife and Kids. From 2016 to 2019, he starred as Roger Murtaugh in the television series Lethal Weapon. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers.

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Damon Wayans Movies

Discover the best Damon Wayans movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Damon Wayans ranked by year and score.

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Major Payne

Major Payne (1995)

Adventure Comedy Family
Decorated Marine Benson Payne has spent his entire career mastering the art of combat, but the military no longer has a war that needs him. Thrust into civilian life with...
Score 6.5
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Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero (1993)

Action Adventure Comedy
Danny Madigan is the kind of kid who knows every line of every Jack Slater movie by heart, using the films as an escape from grief after losing his father....
Score 6.5
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Colors

Colors (1988)

Action Crime Drama
Los Angeles in the late 1980s is a city divided by color, literally. Two LAPD officers patrol the gang-saturated streets of East L.A. and South Central, where red and blue...
Score 6.5
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Beverly Hills Cop

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Action Comedy Crime
Axel Foley has never exactly played by the book, but the murder of his closest friend turns a personal tragedy into a one-man investigation that transplants Detroit's scrappiest cop into...
Score 7.2

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Damon Wayans are Major Payne, Last Action Hero, and Colors.
How many movies and TV shows has Damon Wayans starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles starring Damon Wayans, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Damon Wayans maintains a strong average user rating of 6.7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.