Damon Wayans
Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. (born September 4, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He's best know for his role as Michael Kyle on the sitcom My Wife and Kids as well as his comedic work on In Living Color.
He performed as a comedian and actor throughout the 1980s, including a year long stint on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. His true breakthrough, however, came as writer and performer on FOX's sketch comedy show In Living Color (1990-1992), on his animated series Waynehead (1996-1997), and on his TV series Damon (1998).
Since then, he has starred in a number of films and television shows, some of which he has co-produced or co-written, including Beverly Hills Cop, The Last Boy Scout, and Major Payne and the sitcom My Wife and Kids. From 2016 to 2019, he starred as Roger Murtaugh in the television series Lethal Weapon. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers.
Acted in
Poppa's House
2024
as Poppa
Cinnamon
2023
as Wally
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
2021
as Willis Drummond
The Comedy Store
2020
as Self
Happy Together
2018
as Mike
Lethal Weapon
2016
as Roger Murtaugh
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Happy Endings
2011
as Francis Wililams
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009
as Self
Farce of the Penguins
2006
as Hey, That's My Ass! Penguin (voice)
The Underground
2006
Marci X
2003
as Dr. S
The Making of 'Bamboozled'
2001
as Self
My Wife and Kids
2001
as Michael Kyle
Bamboozled
2000
as Pierre Delacroix
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2000
2000
as Self / Host
Goosed
1999
as Dr. Steven Hamel
Harlem Aria
1999
as Wes
Damon
1998
as Det. Damon Thomas
Damon Wayans: Still Standing
1997
as Self
Bulletproof
1996
as Rock Keats / Jack Carter
The Great White Hype
1996
as James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
Celtic Pride
1996
as Lewis Scott
Major Payne
1995
as Maj. Benson Payne
Blankman
1994
as Darryl Walker
Last Action Hero
1993
as Self
Mo' Money
1992
as Johnny Stewart
HBO First Look
1992
The Last Boy Scout
1991
as James Alexander 'Jimmy' Dix
Damon Wayans: The Last Stand
1991
as Self
Look Who's Talking Too
1990
as Eddie (voice)
In Living Color
1990
as Self - Various Characters
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
1989
One Night Stand
1989
as Self
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
as Leonard
Punchline
1988
as Percy
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988
Earth Girls Are Easy
1988
as Zeebo
Colors
1988
as T-Bone
A Different World
1987
as Marvin Haven
Roxanne
1987
as Jerry
Hollywood Shuffle
1987
as Body Guard #2 / Willie
Triplecross
1986
as Ornery Character #1
Beverly Hills Cop
1984
as Banana Man