American comedian, writer, and actor
Entertainment Tonight Nov 03
Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier bring their iconic 'In Living Color' chemistry back to TV! Seventeen years after last sharing the screen ... Show more
TV Insider Oct 26
TV Pilots Networks Passed On for 2026–2027 Season: From a multi-cam sitcom about a family in 19th-century England to that highly-anticipated ‘Buffy’ reboot ...
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people.com Sep 26
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19 Celebrity Kids Who Stole Their Parents’ Whole Faces: See the Side-by-Side Photos
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Decider Sep 08
Zooey Deschanel Says ‘New Girl’ Cast Was “Forced to Drive Home” After Brutal Hours on Set
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30 Years Ago Today: Adam Sandler Made One Of The Worst Buddy Cop Movies Ever Made
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Damon Wayans will reunite with his “In Living Color” co-star David Alan Grier in the “St. Denis Medical” Season 3 premiere.
Wayans will play Dr. Highland ... Show more
Key FactsDamon Wayans Set for ‘St. Denis Medical’ Guest Role
Aug 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hollywoodreporter.com
- NBC announced Damon Wayans for season three as Dr. Highland, a new doctor on ‘St. Denis Medical.’
- The character is described as charming but pompous and is due to cover for Ron while he recovers from surgery.
- The third season is scheduled to premiere on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Wayans and David Alan Grier rose to prominence on ‘In Living Color’ and reunited on the 1998 series ‘Damon,’ which ran for one season and 13 episodes.
TVLine Aug 11
Stana Katic Joins Apple TV Monsterverse Spin-Off, Damon Wayans On St. Denis Medical
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Key FactsDeadline Reports Stana Katic Joins Apple TV Monsterverse Spin-Off
Aug 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tvline.com
- Deadline reports that Connie Nielsen has also joined the untitled spin-off, but no character details have been released for either actress.
- Wyatt Russell reprises his role as young Colonel Lee Shaw from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Apple TV gave the spin-off a series order in December.
- Damon Wayans is set to guest-star in Season 3 of St. Denis Medical, which returns Monday, November 2, at 8 p.m.
- The Sticks has added Scott Bakula, Logan Marshall-Green and Alex MacIsaac as series regulars, along with seven actors in recurring roles.
Entertainment Tonight Aug 17
'New Girl' co-stars Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. reunite for a new show, 'The Cable Guy,' based on the 1996 Jim Carrey film of the ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Damon Wayans Inks With Verve: Damon Wayans has inked with Verve for representation. He's also repped by attorney Dave Feldman at Brecheen Feldman Breimer.
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ComingSoon by Mandatory Aug 11
Damon Wayans Reunites With In Living Color Star for Beloved TV Show’s New Season: Damon Wayans lands a new TV guest role that brings him back together with his ...
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EXCLUSIVE: The stars of “New Girl” are set to reunite at the upcoming Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles.
The cast, including Zooey Deschanel ... Show more
Den of Geek Jul 18
Damon Wayans Says Robin Williams ‘Would Steal Material’: But Williams’ manager might pay $75 for your trouble
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35 Years Later, Bruce Willis' Essential Cult Action Classic Sets New Release: Warner Bros. is preparing a 4K Blu-ray release of 'The Last Boy Scout ...
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TV Insider Aug 01
'New Girl' Reunion: Premiere Date, Cast, Plot, and More Details: All the need-to-know details.
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Paid articlePaywall Crystal Fox Joins Cast Of Hulu’s Cable Guy Pilot: Crystal Fox is the latest to join the main cast of Hulu's untitled Cable Guy pilot, joining Jake Johnson ...
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Den of Geek Jul 20
Damon Wayans Says ‘In Living Color’ Co-Star Jim Carrey Is ‘Our Eminem’: Wayans took credit for discovering the biggest comedy star of the 1990s
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30 Years Later, Adam Sandler's Criminally Underrated Action Caper Sets New Release
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TV Insider Jul 11
‘New Girl’: Zooey Deschanel Fought for Lamorne Morris’ Casting, She Says: Morris read for the part of Coach, which went to Damon Wayans Jr., but wasn’t a lock ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Cable may be dying but ‘The Cable Guy’ lives on — on streaming.
Hulu has ordered a comedy pilot inspired by the Jim Carrey movie ... Show more
Damon Wayans Jr. at the 'Scary Movie 6' LA premiere (Photo: Michael Buckner/PMC)
Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Kim Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Heidi Gardner, Anthony Anderson, Cheri Oteri and Carmen Electra at the ‘Scary Movie ... Show more
Den of Geek Jun 02
Damon Wayans Brought Much-Needed Chaotic Energy to Sitcoms with My Wife and Kids: Now available to stream on Netflix, Damon Wayans' My Wife and Kids was ...
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people.com Apr 26
Damon Wayans Sr. can laugh a lot. But, when he got his type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2008, he knew it was no laughing matter ... Show more
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Damon Wayans Credits Sister’s Push for Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis That May Have Saved His Eyesight
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Exclusive: Damon Wayans Is Cracking Jokes—And Raising Awareness—About His Diabetes Diagnosis
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TVLine Apr 22
10 Forgotten '90s Sitcoms That Are Still Worth Watching Today: The '90s was a comedic goldmine when it came to amazing sitcoms. Let's take a look back and talk ...
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Den of Geek Apr 29
Damon Wayans Brought Much-Needed Chaotic Energy to Sitcoms with My Wife and Kids: Now available to stream on Netflix, Damon Wayans' My Wife and Kids was ...
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With the pilot duo emerging as early frontrunners, the rest of the field is still murky. That said, there has been strong early buzz about two crime-solving ... Show more
What’s filming in Georgia in April: John Cho film, Damon Wayans Jr. pilot: it was an unusually dead month for TV and film starts. The only new production listed ...
ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/04/whats-filming-now-in-georgia-john-cho-film-damon-wayans-jr-pilot/
Paid articlePaywall Christina Elmore Joins Damon Wayans Jr. In NBC Pilot ‘Puzzled’: Christina Elmore (The Girls On the Bus) is set as a lead opposite Damon Wayans Jr ...
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fictionhorizon.com Mar 03
Black Actors Who Never Quite Escaped Their Parents’ Shadow: The entertainment industry is frequently a family business where children follow the path established ...
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Paid articlePaywall Damon Wayans Jr. To Lead NBC Drama Pilot ‘Puzzled’ Playing A Savant: Damon Wayans Jr. will play a savant in the NBC drama pilot 'Puzzled.'
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Key FactsDamon Wayans Jr. Set for NBC’s ‘Puzzled’ Pilot
Feb 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hollywoodreporter.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hollywoodreporter.com
- Wayans is set to play Mike Brink in the pilot, a former college athlete with acquired savant syndrome.
- After suffering a traumatic brain injury, Brink develops exceptional abilities in puzzle solving, higher mathematics and pattern recognition, which he is expected to use to help police solve difficult cases.
- Joey Falco is writing and executive producing the pilot with Jordan Cerf, while Danielle Trussoni is producing and Universal Television is the studio.
- NBC has ordered eight pilots so far in 2026, including five dramas and three comedies, compared with three pilots in the 2025 development cycle.
fictionhorizon.com Feb 28
Black Actors Who Made Us Forget How Famous Their Parents Were: Many talented performers in Hollywood have built successful careers while standing in the shadows ...
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OpinionSuper Bowl halftimes: Kid Rock fumbles where Wayans brothers scored | Opinion: Turning Point USA’s ‘All American Halftime’ no competition for in Living Color’s ...
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Den of Geek Feb 07
Damon Wayans Brought Much-Needed Chaotic Energy to Sitcoms with My Wife and Kids: Now available to stream on Netflix, Damon Wayans' My Wife and Kids was ...
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Marlon Wayans reveals power move he pulled while having to audition for his brother Damon's movie
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Nerdist Nov 13 25
Chris Elliott, Damon Wayans, Jr., and Cheri Oteri are all returning for Scary Movie 6.The Wayans Brothers Are Filming a SCARY MOVIE Reboot in 2025 - Nerdist
Horoscopes Nov. 18, 2025: Damon Wayans Jr., romance, partnerships and creativity are favored
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EW Sep 18 25
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In Living Color cast: See the groundbreaking sketch comedy stars 35 years later: Damon Wayans, Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx, and David Alan Grier are just some of the ...
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TVLine Apr 22 25
'Poppa's House,' 'The Summit' Cancelled at CBS -- No Season 2: Two CBS series (including Poppa's House) will not be returning this fall — get details.
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‘Seriously Stop’: Marlon Wayans Weighs In On Brother Damon Wayans Falling In Love With Nephew’s Ex
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ComingSoon by Mandatory Apr 07 25
Damon Wayans Sr. Praises Jim Carrey: ‘He’s Our Eminem’: Damon Wayans Sr. recently heaped a ton of praise onto acting legend Jim Carrey, calling him In Living ...
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Damon Wayans has reacted to the news of his show #PoppasHouse being canceled by CBS, writing that he’s “walking away with deep gratitude ... Show more
TV Insider Apr 21 25
'Poppa’s House': See Damon Wayans Jr.’s Daughter’s Acting Debut (VIDEO): Amara plays her dad's younger sister in the episode she helped create with her sister ...
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Damon Wayans Reveals He Fell In Love With Nephew’s Ex : “Family gatherings is awkward,” the comedian admitted.
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Damon Wayans Says Changing His Lifestyle Helped Him Gain Control Of Diabetes: The entertainer was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes but credits home-grown ...
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“There is no backup plan sometimes,” Hall of Fame inductees Marlon and Damon Wayans share the story of their brother Keenen starting the family comedy dynasty ... Show more
NAACP Image Awards honoree Damon Wayans says his sitcom "My Wife and Kids" helped him through a difficult divorce 25 years ago.
Paid articlePaywall NAACP Image Awards: Keke Palmer Named Entertainer Of The Year; ‘The Six Triple Eight’ Best Motion Picture – Full Winners List
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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'
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Damon Wayans Purposely Got Fired from 'SNL' By Going Rogue: Damon Wayans talks about his exit from 'Saturday Night Live' in a new Peacock ...
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Damon Wayans recalls getting fired from ‘SNL’ for breaking an important rule: Damon Wayans has no hard feelings about getting fired from “Saturday Night Live” ...
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Damon Wayans explains Saturday Night Live sketch that got him fired immediately: 'I snapped'
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Film Updates Jan 07 25
NAACP Image Award Nominations
Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Cedric The Entertainer, The Neighborhood
Damon Wayans, Poppa’s House
David Alan Grier, St ... Show more
‘Poppa’s House,’ ‘NCIS: Origins’ Score Full-Season Pickups at CBS: CBS has ordered more episodes of its first-year shows 'Poppa's House' and ...
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Key FactsNCIS: Origins Secures Full Season Order
Nov 7, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
- CBS has officially picked up NCIS: Origins for a full season following a successful premiere on October 14, attracting 9 million viewers.
- Set in the 1990s, the series explores the early career of Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a Special Agent in the NCIS.
- Mark Harmon serves as the narrator and remains involved as an executive producer, while Austin Stowell portrays the young Gibbs.
- NCIS: Origins airs every Monday at 9 PM on CBS and delves into Gibbs' tragic background.