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Damon Wayans Jr.
Wayans in 2022
Born	Damon Kyle Wayans Jr. (1982-11-18) November 18, 1982 (age 42)^[1] Huntington, Vermont, U.S.
Occupations	Actor comedian
Years active	1994–present
Spouse	Samara Saraiva (m. 2016)
Children	2
Father	Damon Wayans
Relatives	Wayans family

Damon Kyle Wayans Jr. (born November 18, 1982) is an American actor and comedian. He starred as Brad Williams in the ABC sitcom Happy Endings, for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2012, and as Coach in the Fox sitcom New Girl. In 2014, he starred in the comedy film Let's Be Cops, and provided the voice of Wasabi in Big Hero 6.

He is the eldest son of actor and comedian Damon Wayans, and nephew of Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans, and Marlon Wayans.^[2]

Early life

Wayans, who is of African American heritage, was born on November 18, 1982, in Huntington, Vermont.^[3]^[4] He is a member of the Wayans family, the son of Lisa Thorner and actor and comedian Damon Wayans. He has three younger siblings: Michael, Cara Mia, and Kyla.^[5]

Career

Wayans made his film debut in 1994 when he was cast in his father's feature film, Blankman, playing Young Kevin. He later appeared on his father's sitcom My Wife and Kids as John, one of Junior's friends. He later worked as a staff writer on the series.

He appeared in and served as a writer on The Underground. Wayans Jr. also surprised audiences when he garnered a standing ovation during his debut appearance on Def Comedy Jam. He starred in the Wayans family comedy Dance Flick as the film's main character, Thomas.

From April 2011 to May 2013, Wayans starred as Brad Williams, one of the lead characters in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings, alongside Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally, and Casey Wilson. Despite critical acclaim and a cult following, the show was cancelled by ABC after concluding its third season on May 3, 2013.

Wayans was nominated for "Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series" at the NAACP Image Awards and Critic's Choice Television Awards for his work on Happy Endings.

On May 16, 2011, the Fox Network announced that it had picked up the Zooey Deschanel anchored comedy New Girl, which featured Wayans in the supporting role of Coach. However, Happy Endings had already been picked up for a second season on rival network ABC. The producers of New Girl initially planned to recast Wayans' role, but later decided not to recast nor reshoot the pilot episode in which he appeared.^[6] Instead, starting with the second episode, Wayans' character was substituted with Lamorne Morris,^[7] playing the role of Winston, a former roommate who had been pursuing a professional basketball career in Latvia.

With Happy Endings cancelled after its third season, it was announced in July 2013 that Wayans would return for at least four episodes of New Girl in the upcoming third season.^[8] In November 2013, it was announced that Wayans would remain on the show for the rest of season 3.^[9] In May 2014, it was announced Wayans would return as a series regular for season four. In October 2018, it was announced that Wayans would be starring in a sitcom entitled Happy Together, alongside Amber Stevens West. It was cancelled after 13 episodes, due to low ratings.

Personal life

Wayans has two daughters with ex-girlfriend Aja Metoyer.^[10]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1994	Blankman	Young Kevin Walker
2009	Dance Flick	Thomas Uncles
2010	Marmaduke	Thunder	Voice
2010	The Other Guys	Detective Fosse
2014	Someone Marry Barry	Desmond
	Let's Be Cops	Justin G. Miller
	Big Hero 6	Wasabi	Voice
2016	The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave	Wild Arms	Voice ^[11]
2016	How to Be Single	David Stone
2018	Super Troopers 2	Trooper Wagner
2019	Trouble	Gizmo	Voice
2020	Love, Guaranteed	Nick Evans
2021	Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar	Darlie Bunkle
	Cherry	Drill Sgt. Masters
	Long Weekend	Doug
	The Harder They Fall	Monroe Grimes
	Supercool	Jimmy
2024	Players	Adam
TBA	Kinda Pregnant

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2001–2004	My Wife and Kids	John	8 episodes
2006	The Underground	Cast member
2011–2013	Happy Endings	Brad Williams	Main cast, 3 seasons Nominated – Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated – NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series (2012–2013) Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Male Scene Stealer
2011, 2013–2016, 2018	New Girl	Coach	Main cast (season 1 "Pilot", season 4) Recurring (season 3) Special guest star (season 5–7) 44 episodes
2012	Happy Endings: Happy Rides	Brad Williams	2 episodes
2012	NTSF:SD:SUV::	Garett	Episode: "The Real Bicycle Thief"
2016	Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Detective Stevie Schillens	Episode: "The 9–8"
2017	Curb Your Enthusiasm	Police Officer	Episode: "A Disturbance in the Kitchen"
2018	The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair	Sgt. Perry Gahalowood	Main cast
2018–2019	Happy Together	Jake Davis	Main cast
2019	Sherman's Showcase	Montell Jordan	Episode: "July 8, 1995"
2019–2020	Bob's Burgers	Arnold (voice)	3 episodes
2020	The Twilight Zone	Jason Grant	Episode: "A Small Town"
2020	Hoops	Damian Chapman	Voice; Episode: "The Strike"
2021	Kenan	Sateen	Episode: "Flipp'd"
2021	Frogger	Host	13 episodes; based on the video game Frogger
2023–present	Raid the Cage	Host	12 episodes; based on the format of the same name
2024	Poppa's House	Damon	Main cast Also; Executive Producer
2024	Shrinking	Derrick #2	Episode: "Made You Look"

References

^ "Signal Staff and Wire Services", November 18, 2011. Santa Clarita Valley Signal, "Today in the SCV: Friday, Nov. 18, 2011". Accessed November 29, 2011.
^ Damon Wayans Biography (1960— ). Filmreference.com. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.
^ "'Happy Endings': Damon Wayans Jr. Talks Season 3, Negative Cast Rumors". The Huffington Post. November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
^ "Person Details for Damon Kyle Wayans, "Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-2008" — FamilySearch.org". familysearch.org. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
^ "Wayans Believes in Stern Upbringing", contactmusic.com, April 30, 2004.
^ ABC Renews 'Happy Endings', Fox's 'New Girl' To Recast Damon Wayans Jr. –. Deadline.com. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.
^ 'New Girl': Lamorne Morris Replaces Damon Wayans Jr. in Fox Comedy. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.
^ "Damon Wayans Jr. Reprising 'New Girl' Role for Season 3 Arc". The Hollywood Reporter. July 15, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
^ Hibberd, James (November 6, 2011). "'New Girl' scoop: Damon Wayans Jr. commits to whole season". adweek.com. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
^ "Dwyane Wade and Damon Wayans Jr. beef after Aja Metoyer baby mama drama? 'Happy Endings' actor 'doesn't want kids to get hurt,' how does Gabrielle Union feel?". Mstarz. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
^ Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (December 17, 2015). "From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: The Land Before Time: Journey of the Brave". PR Newswire. Retrieved February 1, 2016.

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