Keenen Ivory Wayans - Famous Television Producer

Keenen Ivory Wayans Net Worth

$65,000,000

Keenen Ivory Wayans, the famous actor, film director, and comedian, has amassed an impressive net worth of $65 million.

Key facts:

  • Keenen Ivory Wayans is a multi-talented individual who has made significant achievements in various fields.
  • He is widely known for his acting, directing, screenwriting, and producing skills in the film and television industry.
  • Wayans has created and produced popular comedy shows and has been acclaimed for his innovative approach to humor.
  • He has directed successful movies, showcasing his talent in storytelling and bringing humor to the big screen.
  • Wayans' contributions to the entertainment industry have had a lasting impact and have influenced many aspiring comedians and filmmakers.

Basic Information About Keenen Ivory Wayans

CategoryBusiness β€Ί Producers
ProfessionsActor, Film director, Screenwriter, Film Producer, Comedian, Television producer, Television Director
Net worth$65,000,000
Date of birth1958-06-08 (66 years old)
Place of birthNew York City
NationalityUnited States of America
SpouseDaphne Wayans - (16 JuneΒ 2001 - 11 DecemberΒ 2006)Β (divorced)Β (5 children)
GenderMale
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Social Mediaβ†—οΈŽ Wikipedia β†—οΈŽ Instagram β†—οΈŽ Twitter β†—οΈŽ Facebook β†—οΈŽ IMDb

What Movie Awards did Keenen Ivory Wayans win?


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Keenen Ivory Wayans awards

Award Name State Movie / Series Name Year
BET Comedy Award - Outstanding Directing for a Box Office MovieWinnerWhite Chicks2004
Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy SeriesWinnerIn Living Color1990
Nova Award - Most Promising Producer in TelevisionWinnerIn Living Color1992
Groundbreaking Show - WinnerIn Living Color2012

Keenen Ivory Wayans roles

Movie / Series Role
Scary MovieDirector
Scary MovieSlave
White ChicksDirector
White ChicksWriter
White ChicksWriter
Scary Movie 2Director
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodMailman
Little ManDirector
Little ManWriter
I'm Gonna Git You SuckaDirector
I'm Gonna Git You SuckaWriter
I'm Gonna Git You SuckaJack Spade
A Low Down Dirty ShameDirector
A Low Down Dirty ShameWriter
A Low Down Dirty ShameShame
Star 80Comic
CHiPsRoberts 1 episode, 1982
Real Husbands of HollywoodKeenen Ivory Wayans 1 episode, 2013
A Different WorldProfessor Lawrence 1 episode, 1987
In Living ColorWriter
In Living ColorWriter
In Living ColorWriter
In Living ColorWriter
In Living ColorSelf - Host / ... 86 episodes, 1990-2001
BensonClete Hawkins 1 episode, 1986
The Last O.G.Writer
Happily DivorcedTony 1 episode, 2013
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest 1 episode, 2014
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf - Guest 5 episodes, 1992-2004
The Oprah Winfrey ShowSelf - Guest 3 episodes, 1996-2004

Keenen Ivory Wayans's Quotes

  • [Richard] Pryor started it all. He made the blueprint for the progressive thinking of black comedians, unlocking that irreverent style.
  • As a parent, I think it's important for kids to have a source of entertainment that deals with life in positive and comedic ways.
  • Everything was a joke [in my family]. If you got a whippin', when you got back to the table, you heard nine other people doing impressions of your screaming.
  • My siblings and I talk about the show [In Living Color] all the time. Like, all the people we could be making fun of! But we'd be off the air in a week. Hollywood is so reactive now. (2019)

Interesting Facts about Keenen Ivory Wayans

  1. Parents are Howell and Elvira Wayans. Brother of Dwayne Wayans, Damon Wayans, Kim Wayans, Nadia Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans. Also has sisters Elvira Wayans, Diedra Wayans, and Vonnie.
  2. Father of Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans Jr., Nala Wayans, and Bella Wayans. Uncle of Craig Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Michael Wayans, Cara Mia Wayans, Kyla Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans and Gregg Wayans.
  3. Is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
  4. Has five children by ex-wife Daphne Wayans (nee Daphne Polk): Jolie (b. June 25, 1992) Nala (b. March 4, 1996) Keenen Jr. (b. September 14, 1998) Bella (b, March 4, 2001) and Daphne Ivory (b. July 12, 2003).
  5. In Living Color (1990) alum Jim Carrey credits Keenen for giving him his start in comedic acting.
  6. Keenen Ivory Wayans was the first movie director that Hollywood ever allowed to depict a rape scene that was designed specifically for laughs. (Little Man (2006)).
  7. Was in a long-term relationship with Brittany Daniel, from the television shows, The Game (2006) and Sweet Valley High (1994), and the Wayans' films, Little Man (2006) and White Chicks (2004).
  8. Keenan attended college at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama but dropped out his senior year to pursue comedy full time. His comic influence is Richard Pryor.

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