Damon Wayans Jr.
Born | November 18, 1982 |
Hometown | Huntington, Vermont, United States |
Height | 6'1" (1.85m) |
Spouse | Samara Saraiva |
Parents | Damon Wayans |
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Tommy Davidson calls “In Living Color” reunion with Damon Wayans on “Poppa's House” 'best thing I've done in 15 years'
- "It was just being with family and being with people that know me."
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Damon Wayans Sr. Recalls Having Michael Jordan as a Neighbor in the ’90s as Son Damon Jr. Jokes ‘He Came Over Too Much’
“Michael Jordan used to come over and eat all my snacks. That’s how good our snacks were,” Damon Jr. tells PEOPLE
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Damon Wayans reveals how he used to snoop on Michael Jordan
No amount of privacy fences, landscaping, or window treatments could have stopped Damon Wayans Sr. from keeping an eye on arguably the best basketball player in NBA history: Michael Jordan. On Friday (Jan. 24), PEOPLE published a 14-minute video of the “In Living Color” alum and his son, Damon Wayans Jr., bantering about their careers and family. It was crazy… Michael Jordan used to come over and eat all my snacks.
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Damon Wayans Jr.’s 6 Kids: All About the Comedian's Family — and How They're Continuing His Show Business Legacy
'Raid the Cage' host Damon Wayans Jr.’s children are following in his family’s comedic footsteps
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Amy Schumer Pretends to Be Expecting in Netflix’s ‘Kinda Pregnant’ Trailer
Jillian Bell, Will Forte and Damon Wayans Jr. also star in director Tyler Spindel's feature that hails from Adam Sandler's Happy Madison and begins streaming next month.
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‘Shrinking’ star Jessica Williams jokes ‘Derek 2.0’ is ‘really stupid’
Does Liz give him a rock, too?
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‘Shrinking’ Season 2 Ending Explained: Jason Segel Unpacks That Twisty but Heartwarming Finale
Plus, Damon Wayans Jr. and Michael Urie tell TheWrap all about filming that emotional Apple TV+ finale and their hopes for Season 3 The post ‘Shrinking’ Season 2 Ending Explained: Jason Segel Unpacks That Twisty but Heartwarming Finale appeared first on TheWrap.
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‘Shrinking’s Jessica Williams On Harrison Ford’s “Really Emotional” Finale Moment: “We Were Weeping”
After two seasons of playing therapist Gabby on Shrinking, Jessica Williams has learned to take notes. While filming the dramedy’s Season 2 finale, now streaming on Apple TV+, the Emmy nominee had a front row seat for “some of the best acting I’ve ever seen in my life” from co-star Harrison Ford as mentor and …
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Essence Atkins shares her recipe for living a successful life in Hollywood: “Work on your spirit”
Essence Atkins has mastered the art of evolution, dazzling us from her early days as a child star to becoming a dynamic force in Hollywood. With standout roles in Deliver Us from Eva, “Half & Half” and A Haunted House, she has a talent that seamlessly crosses genres, cementing her as one of the most versatile actresses of her generation. As Poppa’s brilliant new co-host, the therapist is tasked with bringing fresh perspectives to his beloved radio show.
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Shrinking’s Damon Wayans Jr. on Derrick and Gaby’s Big Romantic Hurdle: She ‘Has to Get Out of Her Own Way’
Derrick No. 2 makes Gaby laugh, he knows all the lyrics to “Tubthumping” and she can be herself around him. So is she really going to let a seemingly perfect guy slip through her fingers? In Wednesday’s episode of Shrinking, Gaby struggled to fully commit to the budding couple’s situationship. After riding shotgun to Gaby’s …
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Damon Wayans Jr. Wants to Help Write ‘Scary Movie 6’ With Uncle Marlon: ‘I Love How Excited They Are to Be Doing It’
"They like all my joke pitches ... I pitched jokes for the first 'Scary Movie,' the second, for 'White Chicks,' too," the actor tells TheWrap The post Damon Wayans Jr. Wants to Help Write ‘Scary Movie 6’ With Uncle Marlon: ‘I Love How Excited They Are to Be Doing It’ appeared first on TheWrap.
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