Celebrity Biographies
Damien Dante Wayans Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1980, April 15 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 40 years old |
| Name | Damien Dante Wayans |
| Mother | Elvira Wayans |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | New York |
| ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Profession | Actor, Director |
| Working for | TV show, movie |
| Net worth | $2 million |
| online presence | Instagram, Twitter |
| Films | Eddie Murphy: Raw |
| tv show | In Living Colour, Major Payne, Passing Glory |
American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director Damien Dante Wayans is known for becoming a member of the sitcom The Wayans Family . He is also recognized for starring in movies like Malibu’s Most Wanted Townsman, and Little Man .
Born in New York, nephew of The Wayans Brothers
Damien Dante Wayans was born in New York City on April 15, 1980 to mother, Elvira Wayans. According to his nationality, he is American and he is of African American ethnicity.
Talking about his family, he is the nephew of Keenen Ivory Wayans , Damon Wayans Sr , Kim Wayans , Shawn Wayans , and Marlon Wayans. Dante has two cousins named Damon Wayans Jr. and Michael Wayans.
Estimated net worth of $2 million
The 6 foot 1 inch tall actor, Dante net worth is $2 million, as of 2020. His acting and directing career are the main sources of income.
Dante posing for photo shoot SOURCE: Instagram
Dante has accumulated a considerable sum of money thanks to his involvement in the film industry. Some of his movies and the earnings they earned are listed below:
| Movie | Year | cast member | Collection |
| Eddie Murphy: Raw | 1987 | Eddie Murphy , Tatyana Ali and Samuel L. Jackson | ,504,655 |
| Major Payne | nineteen ninety five | Damon Wayans, Michael Ironside and Bam Bam Bigelow | ,112,050 |
| Don’t be a threat to South Central while drinking your juice in the hood | nineteen ninety six | Shawn Wayans , Marlon Wayans and Chris Spencer | ,949,601 |
| Edison | 2005 | Justin Timberlake, Roselyn Sanches, Garfield Wilson | ,165,675 |
| Little man | 2006 | Tracy Morgan , Chazz Palminteri, and Molly Shannon | 1,595,121 |
Decades long acting career
Dante Wayans made his acting debut in the comedy-drama film. Raw Eddie Murphy in 1987. In the film, he played the role of Kid Running Into the House (sketch) along with Eddie Murphy, Tatyana Ali, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Wayans has appeared in numerous movies and television series including In Living Colour, Major Payne, Passing Glory, and Second Generation Wayans alongside her cousin Craig Wayans .
Damien Dante attending the function SOURCE: Tumblr
In 2003, Dante landed a breakthrough role as Tec in the comedy-drama film. Malibu’s Most Wanted. Jamie Kennedy , Taye Diggs , and Regina Hall are the cast member of the film.
He has also worked as a writer, producer, and director of various series and movies such as My Wife and Children, The Lat Meal, The Underground, and Dance Flick.
single and single
The 39-year-old actor Wayans is a single man as of now. As for his past affair, he was in a relationship with his mysterious ex-girlfriend for four years.
Furthermore, Dante mainly keeps his personal life away from the public and has never revealed the reason behind their split.
Some sources reported that their sexual orientation was also the reason for their split. After the split, he was once rumored to be gay, but he has not confirmed the rumors.
It seems that he is currently busy making his professional career instead of his love life.