Damon Wayans

Damon Wayans

出生 : 1960-09-04, Harlem, New York, USA

略歴

Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. ( born September 4, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. Wayans 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.

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参加作品

Cinnamon
Wally
Follows a struggling small-town gas station attendant and aspiring singer, Jodi Jackson, whose life is sent into a tailspin when there’s a robbery at work.
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
Willis Drummond
The live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent Strokes”.
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self (archive footage)
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Self
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Farce of the Penguins
Hey, That's My Ass! Penguin (voice)
In this spoof of "March of the Penguins," nature footage of penguins near the South Pole gets a soundtrack of human voices. Carl and Jimmy, best friends, walk 70 miles to the mating grounds where the female penguins wait. The huddled masses of females - especially Melissa and Vicki - talk about males, mating, and what might happen this year. Carl, Jimmy, and the other males make the long trek talking about food, fornication and flatulence. Until this year, Carl's sex life has been dismal, but he falls hard for Melissa. She seems to like him. A crisis develops when Jimmy comes upon something soft in the dark. Can friends forgive? Does parenthood await Carl and Melissa?
Marci X
Dr. S
A Jewish-American Princess is forced to take control of a hard-core hip-hop record label and tries to rein the one of the label's most controversial rappers.
The Making of 'Bamboozled'
Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Spike Lee's satirical take on the American entertainment industry.
Bamboozled
Pierre Delacroix
TV producer Pierre Delacroix becomes frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea. Hoping to get fired, Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
Goosed
Dr. Steven Hamel
Jennifer Tilly plays a woman who's told by her psychic that the man of her dreams is a doctor named Steve.
Harlem Aria
Wes
An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his two newfound friends the importance of taking your destiny into your own hands. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) lives in Harlem with his aunt. He dreams of moving to Italy and becoming a famous opera singer, and though he's been blessed with a magnificent singing voice, his passion has made him an outsider in his neighborhood. Running away from home, Anton meets passionate street pianist Matthew (Christian Carmago) and together the two begin drawing large, appreciate crowds on the street. Working the crowd as they do their thing is Wes (Damon Wayans), whose natural charm always gets the cash flowing. And while life on the streets is never easy, Anton, Matthew, and Wes soon discover that by following their dreams, they may find a means of transforming their lives forever.
Damon Wayans:  Still Standing
Writer
Emmy-nominated comedian Damon Wayans, who's perhaps best known for his work on the groundbreaking comedy sketch show "In Living Color," has a knack for creating funny characters. But he plays his most hilarious character yet in this gut-busting HBO special filmed live in front of an appreciative audience: himself. Riffing on marriage, kids, work and a variety of other topics, Wayans proves he's still relevant in the cutthroat world of stand-up.
Damon Wayans:  Still Standing
Himself
Emmy-nominated comedian Damon Wayans, who's perhaps best known for his work on the groundbreaking comedy sketch show "In Living Color," has a knack for creating funny characters. But he plays his most hilarious character yet in this gut-busting HBO special filmed live in front of an appreciative audience: himself. Riffing on marriage, kids, work and a variety of other topics, Wayans proves he's still relevant in the cutthroat world of stand-up.
Bulletproof
Rock Keats / Jack Carter
An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Frank Coltan. But the only problem is that Keats is a cop, his real name is Jack Carter, and he is working undercover with the LAPD to bust Moses and Colton at a sting operation the LAPD has set up.
The Great White Hype
James "The Grim Reaper" Roper
When the champ's promoter, Rev. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the marketability of the boxing matches, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. However, once Rev. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the confident champ takes it easy and falls out of shape.
Celtic Pride
Lewis Scott
Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player in order to guarantee their team the championship.
Major Payne
Maj. Benson Payne
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds him a job - commanding officer of a local school's JROTC program, a bunch of ragtag losers with no hope.
Major Payne
Screenplay
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds him a job - commanding officer of a local school's JROTC program, a bunch of ragtag losers with no hope.
Blankman
Executive Producer
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all.
Blankman
Story
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all.
Blankman
Darryl Walker
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all.
Blankman
Screenplay
Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all.
ラスト・アクション・ヒーロー
Damon Wayans
アクション・スター、ジャック・スレイターの大ファンである少年が、魔法のチケットを手に映画を観ていると、突然スクリーンの中にトリップ。憧れのヒーローとともに悪党を追う大冒険が始まる。
Mo' Money
Executive Producer
Trying to get his act together, a con artist gets a job in a credit card company. He falls in love with a fellow employee, he steals a couple of cards, everything is going great. But soon, the chief of security drags him into the big leagues of criminals...
Mo' Money
Johnny Stewart
Trying to get his act together, a con artist gets a job in a credit card company. He falls in love with a fellow employee, he steals a couple of cards, everything is going great. But soon, the chief of security drags him into the big leagues of criminals...
Mo' Money
Writer
Trying to get his act together, a con artist gets a job in a credit card company. He falls in love with a fellow employee, he steals a couple of cards, everything is going great. But soon, the chief of security drags him into the big leagues of criminals...
Damon Wayans: The Last Stand
Himself
Damon Wayans is stand-up comedy at its best! He will make you laugh out loud as he talks about kids, work, life and more! See him like never before in this HBO live concert special, available for the first time on DVD!
Damon Wayans: The Last Stand
Writer
Damon Wayans is stand-up comedy at its best! He will make you laugh out loud as he talks about kids, work, life and more! See him like never before in this HBO live concert special, available for the first time on DVD!
ラスト・ボーイスカウト
James Alexander 'Jimmy' Dix
ジョーは、大統領の命を救った事もある元シークレット・サービスだったが、今はしがない探偵に落ちぶれていた。ダンサーのコリーの身辺警護を仕事仲間が持ち込んできたが、女房と密通していたそいつは、ジョーの家の前で車ごと爆死する。一方、コリーの情夫、元フットボーラーのジミーは、妻子を事故で失った傷も癒えぬまま、麻薬と賭博でリーグを追われ、人生に何の目標も持てない日々を送っていた。警護に就いたジョーを何者かが襲う。辛くも相手を倒し、駆けつけるが一歩遅く、ジョーとジミーの目前でコリーは何者かに殺されてしまう。
リトル☆ダイナマイツ ベイビー・トークTOO
Eddie (voice)
Mollie and James are together and raising a family, which now consists of an older Mikey and his baby sister, Julie. Tension between the siblings arises, and as well with Mollie and James when Mollie's brother Stuart moves in. Mikey is also learning how to use the toilet for the first time.
One Night Stand - Damon Wayans
Writer
Stand Up special
One Night Stand - Damon Wayans
Self
Stand Up special
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Leonard
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.
パンチライン
Percy
Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Director Robert Townsend (Hollywood Shuffle) knows how to construct and, when necessary, even milk a laugh for optimal effect. This second riotous volume in the Partners in Crime collection features more ribald moments culled from Townsend's laugh-filled HBO variety show. Sinbad, David Allen Grier and Damon Wayans also star.
Earth Girls Are Easy
Zeebo
In this musical comedy, Valerie is dealing with her philandering fiancé, Ted, when she finds that a trio of aliens have crashed their spaceship into her swimming pool. Once the furry beings are shaved at her girlfriend's salon, the women discover three handsome men underneath. After absorbing the native culture via television, the spacemen are ready to hit the dating scene in 1980s Los Angeles.
Colors
T-Bone
A confident young cop is shown the ropes by a veteran partner in the dangerous gang-controlled barrios of Los Angeles, where the gang culture is enforced by the colors the members wear.
愛しのロクサーヌ
Jerry
とある町の消防団長C.D.は、並外れて大きく醜い鼻を持っていた。それがコンプレックスとなって、彼は女性との恋愛にはいつも消極的。ある日、そんな彼が、町にやって来た美人天文学者ロクサーヌに一世一代の一目惚れをしてしまう。しかし、C.D.の部下で二枚目のクリスも彼女に熱を上げてしまったから事態は複雑に。お人好しのC.D.は、クリスのために自ら愛のキューピッド役を買って出る。
Hollywood Shuffle
Body Guard #2 / Willie
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model for his little brother.
Triplecross
Ornery Character #1
Three cops become instant millionaires after saving a rich crime victim. They retire from the force and use their money to become flamboyant private detectives. They get involved in cases involving the death of an artist, underworld figures, blackmail and a fix on baseball games.
ビバリーヒルズ・コップ
Banana Man
腕はいいが問題ばかり起こし、上司のトッド警部からも見放されたような状態のデトロイト市警察本部の若手刑事・アクセル(エディ・マーフィー)は、ビバリーヒルズからやってきた幼馴染のマイキーと再会するが、その夜にマイキーが殺害される。マイキーの仇討ちを決意したアクセルは、犯人を追って単独でビバリーヒルズに乗り込み、規則に忠実で洗練された地元(ビバリーヒルズ警察)の刑事達と衝突しつつも巨悪に迫る。