Advertisements
Actor

Marlon Wayans parents: Meet Howell Wayans, Elvira Alethia

Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

Marlon Lamont Wayans is an actor, comedian, writer, and producer from the United States. He was born on July 23, 1972. In his first movie, I’m Going to Get You Sucka, Wayans played a pedestrian (1988).

Marlon appeared with his siblings on In Living Color between 1992 and 1993. From 1995 until 1999, Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with brother Shawn Wayans. Wayans was originally considered for the role of Robin in the 1992 film Batman Returns, however, it was felt that the film featured too many characters, so the character was omitted from that film.

READ ALSO:  Who is Lily Collins husband Charlie McDowell?

Marlon Wayans parents: Meet Howell Wayans, Elvira Alethia

Wayans was born in New York City, the son of Elvira Alethia, a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Stouten Wayans, a supermarket manager. His family was Jehovah’s Witnesses. Wayans was raised in the housing projects of New York City, the youngest of ten siblings. He is the brother of Nadia, Shawn, Keenen Ivory, Damon, Dwayne, and Kim. Wayans went to Fiorello H.

Advertisements
READ ALSO:  Jalon Christian wife: Is Jalon Christian married?