Craig Mikel Wayans (born March 27, 1976) is an American writer, television producer and actor. He is the nephew of Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr., Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans.

Craig Wayans
Born
Craig Mikel Wayans

(1976-03-27) March 27, 1976 (age 48)
Occupation(s)Writer, television producer, actor
Years active1996–present

Career edit

Craig was born in New York City, New York to Diedre Wayans, sister to Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Sr., Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans. He worked as production assistant on his uncle Damon's film, Major Payne. He helped write the script for Scary Movie 2. He has also appeared in bit parts in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) and The Sixth Man (1997). He co-starred in Thugaboo: Miracle on D-Roc's Street (2006) and Dance Flick (2009). He was a regular writer and producer on Damon Wayans' TV sitcom My Wife And Kids, along with Damien Dante Wayans, and Kim Wayans. Craig co-created and co-starred in the 2013 BET TV show Second Generation Wayans with his cousin, Damien Dante Wayans.

Filmography edit

Year Title Role
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Thug #1
1997 The Sixth Man Husky Player
2006 Thugaboo: Miracle on D-Roc's Street (TV) Freddie Stickler (voice)
2009 Dance Flick Truck
2013 Second Generation Wayans (TV series) Himself
2017-18 Marlon (TV series) Writer
2018 Happy Together (TV series) Writer
2024 A Hip Hop Story Mc Slammer

References edit

  • "Craig Wayans - Rotten Tomatoes Celebrity Profile". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2008-03-07.

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