Gregg Wayans
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Gregg Wayans | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1988 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Family | Wayans family |
Gregory Wayans-Benson Jr. (/ˈweɪ.ənz/ WAY-ənz; born December 26, 1988) is an American actor. He is a member of the Wayans family.
Wayans was born in Los Angeles, California to Diedra Wayans. He is a member of the Wayans family, which includes his uncles Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, his aunt Kim Wayans, and his older brother Craig Wayans. He is cousins with Damien Dante Wayans, Chaunté Wayans, and Damon Wayans Jr.[1]
Career
Wayans began his career in 2009 with a small appearance in the comedy film Dance Flick, created by and starring many of his family members.[1] He later made a brief appearance in the 2012 film We the Party.[2]
In 2013, Wayans had a recurring role in the Cinemax series Zane's The Jump Off.[3][4] That same year, he starred in the Bounce TV sitcom My Crazy Roommate.[2][5] He appeared in drama film Alison's Choice in 2015.[6] He later appeared in the 2017 paranormal suspense thriller Urban Myths.[7] He also had brief roles in the Marlon Wayans-led films A Haunted House 2 in 2014 and Fifty Shades of Black in 2016.[8]
In 2018, he starred in the Up TV romantic comedy film The Time Capsule,[9] as well as the television series Polygonerz.[10] In 2020, it was announced that Wayans would play the lead role in the Freeform comedy pilot None of the Above,[11] which was ultimately not picked up.[12]
Wayans starred in the Christina Milian-led thriller film Body Language,[13] which premiered at the 2024 Screamfest Horror Film Festival.[14] The following year, he starred in the short film It's Only Crazy..., which premiered on the streaming service The Brick TV.[15] Wayans will appear in the upcoming horror parody film, Scary Movie, the sixth installment in the Scary Movie franchise, scheduled for release in summer 2026.[16]
Personal life
Wayans has a daughter.[17]
Wayans volunteered for Habitat for Humanity's 2019 Hollywood Build to help build a 10-home community in Culver City, California.[18][19]