Many probably know Marlon Wayans for his epic movie White Chicks, along with his brother, Shawn Mayans. But besides being an actor, the 50-year-old is famous for being a part of the Wayans comedy family.
Marlon often collaborates with his older brother, Shawn. So, take a look at his life, career, and net worth in his 35 years in the business.
Marlon Wayans’ Career
Aside from being a comedian and actor, Marlon is also a producer, writer, and director.
He’s best known for the hit The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with his sibling, Shawn. He’s also famous for the successful films Don’t Be a Menace, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, White Chicks, Little Man, and Dance Flick.
As a comedian, he has appeared in a number of comedy films, like Above the Rim, The 6th Man, Norbit, The Heat, A Haunted House, A Haunted House 2, Naked, Fifty Shades of Black, Sextuplets, and On the Rocks.
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In 2000, Marlon made a big leap from his usual comedy roles to play a dramatic role in the psychological drama movie Requiem for a Dream.
Elsewhere, he worked with Randy Adams to create an online destination for an urban comedy called What the Funny. He also made the comedy competition TV show Funniest Wins and traveled the U.S. with Shawn for The Wayans Brothers Tour.
He also co-wrote and starred in his own NBC sitcom Marlon.
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With this success, Marlon has amassed a net worth of $40 million.
Marlon Wayans Honors Late Father, Howell Wayans
Marlon honored his late father, Howell Wayans, who died at 86, in a post on Instagram Sunday, April 2. The reason for his death wasn’t disclosed.
“Legend,” he captioned a photo of him with his dad.
“When i was a child I asked my Dad what did you want to be when grew up? He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man.’ I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man,’” he continued. “I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always FIRST.’ From that day on I wanted to be a MAN.”
He then thanked the Wayans patriarch for being a good example for his sons.
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“I pray all young black boys can grow up to be a Man like you. Baby boy loves you,” he added. “And if ever i need you i know exactly where to find you… in my Bible that now sits by bed. Rest well. Kiss Ma for me. Tell her her babies miss her. I got two angels. I feel y’all lifting me already. If there’s a heaven i know you sitting in VIP sippin’ the best wine jesus can make…”
Marlon’s mom, Elvira Alethia, died in July 2020 at 81. Aside from Shawn, Marlon has eight other siblings, Deidra, Dwayne, Keenen Ivory, Damon, Kimberly, Elvira, Nadia, and Devonne Chaunté, all famous figures in the entertainment world.
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