
Damon Wayans
Acting
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.
TV Shows(26)

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
Self
2025

Poppa's House
Damon 'Poppa' Fulton
2024

Hot Ones Versus
Self
2024

Sherri
Self - Guest
2022

The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022

The Comedy Store
Self
2020

Happy Together
Mike
2018

Lethal Weapon
Roger Murtaugh
2016

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014

Happy Endings
Francis Wililams
2011
The Underground
2006

Primetime Glick
2001

My Wife and Kids
Michael Kyle
2001

Teen Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1999

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Self
1999

Damon
Det. Damon Thomas
1998

The View
Self
1997

The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
1996

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Terry Wogan's Friday Night
Self
1992

HBO First Look
1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self
1992

In Living Color
Self - Various Characters
1990

One Night Stand
Self
1989

A Different World
Marvin Haven
1987

Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
Movies(36)

Cinnamon
Wally
2023

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
Willis Drummond
2021

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self (archive footage)
2013

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Self
2009

Farce of the Penguins
Hey, That's My Ass! Penguin (voz)
2006

Behind the Smile
Charlie Richman
2006

Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Self
2005

Marci X
Dr. S
2003

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
2003

The Making of 'Bamboozled'
Self
2001

Bamboozled
Pierre Delacroix
2000

Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 2000
Self / Host
2000

Goosed
Dr. Steven Hamel
1999

Harlem Aria
Wes
1999

Damon Wayans: Still Standing
Self
1997

Bulletproof
Rock Keats / Jack Carter
1996

The Great White Hype
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
1996

Celtic Pride
Lewis Scott
1996

Major Payne
Maj. Benson Payne
1995

Blankman
Darryl Walker
1994

Last Action Hero
Self
1993

Mo' Money
Johnny Stewart
1992

The Last Boy Scout
James Alexander 'Jimmy' Dix
1991

Damon Wayans: The Last Stand
Self
1991

Look Who's Talking Too
Eddie (voice)
1990

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 4
1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 3
1989

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Leonard
1988

Punchline
Percy
1988

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
1988

Earth Girls Are Easy
Zeebo
1988

Colors
T-Bone
1988

Roxanne
Jerry
1987

Hollywood Shuffle
Body Guard #2 / Willie
1987

Triplecross
Ornery Character #1
1986

Beverly Hills Cop
Banana Man
1984