Shawn Wayans

Name: Shawn Wayans
Height: 6' 2"
Sex: M
Nationality: American
Birth Date: January 19, 1971
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA
Profession: actor, writer
Father: Howell Wayans (supermarket manager)
Mother: Elvira Wayans (homemaker, social worker)
Sister: Kim Wayans (actor, writer, singer; born in 1961), Elvira, Diedre, Nadia, Vonnie
Brother: Marlon Wayans (actor, writer; born in 1972), Damon Wayans (actor, writer, producer; born in 1960), Keenen Ivory Wayans (actor, writer, producer, director; born in 1958), Dwayne Wayans (actor; born in 1957)
   

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SHAWN WAYANS NEWS AND TRIVIA
  • The new Wayans brothers race comedy WHITE CHICKS is at the center of a legal dispute after a production company in Connecticut claimed they had the initial idea for the film. (July 8, 2004)
  • Endured major makeover for WHITE CHICKS - They need beyond the $10,000 of make-up, blond wigs, fake breasts, mini-skirts, tight pants, high heels and blue contact lenses. (June 23, 2004)
  • REQUIEM FOR A DREAM (2000): Director Darren Aronofsky asked him to avoid sex and sugar for a period of 30 days in order to better understand an overwhelming craving.
  • Sometimes credited as: Shaun Wayans
  • Nickname: Sw.1
  • Used the name Sw.1 when he was the DJ for In Living Color 1990-1992.
  • Uncle of Damon Wayans Jr.

Quotes
  • "Nobody goes to McDonald's for their salads. That's like going to a crackhouse for vitamins."
FAN SITES  
  • Shawn Wayans Webpage
    http://www.angelfire.com/wa/atcashmere/
    Includes photos, biography, chatroom, filmography and online store links.
  • Official UNOFFICIAL Wayans Brothers Web Page
    http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Studio/1864/
    The site is about the two Shawn and Marlon Wayans. Includes biographies, pictures, filmography, childhood tidbits, message board and links.
  • MenCelebs: Shawn Wayans
    http://www.mencelebs.com/c55/showcelebrity_categoryid-5548.h
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    Find links and buy autograph, posters, and movies.
  • Cghetto's Wayans Brothers Homepage
    http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Stage/3042/
    Contains both Wayans brothers, Shawn and Marlon. Includes sounds, episode guides, pictures, biographies, polls, and links.