Shawn Wayans - Actor Profile

Shawn Wayans

Acting
16Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 19, 1971
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Shawn Wayans

Shawn Mathis Wayans (born January 19, 1971) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He debuted 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 (1996), Scary Movie (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), and Dance Flick (2009). Description above from the Wikipedia article Shawn Wayans, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Best Shawn Wayans Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shawn Wayans's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Martin: The Reunion (2022) movie poster
★9.0

Martin: The Reunion — This special takes a look at the show’s origin and evolution, through interviews with the cast and original directors, f

Martin: The Reunion

2022•Documentary
★8.0
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street (2006) movie poster
★8.0

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street — D-Roc, Dee-Dee, DJ, Money, Lissette, Slim, Chad, Gwenny, and Soo Young are working together to find a way to bring the t

Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street

2006•Animation
★8.0
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) movie poster
★8.0

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy — Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

2009•Comedy
★7.3
FOX 25th Anniversary Special (2012) movie poster
★7.3

FOX 25th Anniversary Special — A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as wel

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

2012•Comedy
★7.0
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) movie poster
★7.0

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood — When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother

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

1996•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shawn Wayans.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Scary Movie Ray Wilkins Flop Similar →
2022 Martin: The Reunion - Super Hit Similar →
2012 Vanilla Ice Archive Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2012 FOX 25th Anniversary Special Self Hit Similar →
2009 Dance Flick Baby Daddy Flop Similar →
2009 Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street Slim/Cheapie (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Little Man Darryl Average Similar →
2006 Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness Slim (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 White Chicks Kevin Copeland / Brittany Wilson Hit Similar →
2001 Scary Movie 2 Ray Wilkins Average Similar →
2000 Scary Movie Ray Wilkins Average Similar →
1999 New Blood Valentine Flop Similar →
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Ashtray Hit Similar →
1989 Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4 - Flop Similar →
1988 I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Pedestrian Average Similar →

Shawn Wayans - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shawn Wayans?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shawn Wayans is "Martin: The Reunion" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Shawn Wayans acted in?

Shawn Wayans has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shawn Wayans?

Other notable films include "Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-roc's Street", "Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy", and "FOX 25th Anniversary Special".