Keenen Ivory Wayans Biography

Keenen Ivory Wayans is an American Actor, Comedian, Director, and Filmmaker born and brought up in Harlem, New York, United States. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers. Wayans first came to prominence as the host and creator of the 1990–1994 Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color.

He has also produced, directed, or written several films, beginning with Hollywood Shuffle, which he co-wrote in 1987, and most of his films have included him and one or more of his siblings in the cast.

10 Quick Facts About Keenen Ivory Wayans

Here is a list of 10 facts about Wayans

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• Name: Keenen Ivory Wayans
• Age: 66 Years Old
• Birthday: June 8 
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Director, and Filmmaker
• Marital Status: Single
• Salary: Not Available
• Net worth: $65 million

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Keenen Ivory Wayans Age

Wayans is 66 years old, he was born on June 8, 1958, in Harlem, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on June 8 every year, and his birth sign is Gemini.

Keenen Ivory Wayans Height

Keenen Wayans stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m).

Keenen Ivory Wayans Weight

Wayans weighs 84 kg (185 lbs).

Early Life and Education

Born on June 8, 1958, in Harlem, New York, United States, Wayans attended Seward Park High School during his teenage years, and attended Tuskegee University on an engineering scholarship, where he was initiated as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s Gamma Phi chapter.

He entertained his friends at college with made-up stories about life in New York.he dropped out of school one semester before graduation in order to focus on comedy.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

• Wayans gained fame as the host and creator of the 1990–1994 Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. He has produced, directed, or written several films, beginning with Hollywood Shuffle, which he co-wrote, in 1987.
• Also, most of his films have included him and one or more of his siblings in the cast.

Major Achievements and Contributions

• 991 Primetime Emmy- Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
• 1991 Primetime Emmy- Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program: nominated
• 1992 Primetime Emmy- Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program (Series): nominated
• 1992 Primetime Emmy- Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
• 2004 BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Directing for a Box Office Movie: winner
• 2004 BET Comedy Award-Outstanding Writing for a Box Office Movie: winner
• 2004 Stinker Award-Worst Sense of Direction (Stop them before they direct again!): nominated

Personal Life

Keenen Ivory Wayans Family, Parents

Wayans was born in Harlem, New York, United States as the son of Howell Stouten Wayans (father), a supermarket manager, and his wife Elvira Alethia (mother), a homemaker and social worker.

Keenen Ivory Wayans Siblings

Keenen Ivory is the second-born of ten children. His four brothers are: Dwayne Wayans, Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, and five sisters: Diedre Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Kim Wayans, Nadia Wayans, and Vonnie Wayans.

Keenen Ivory Wayans Wife

Wayans is possibly single, he married to his ex-wife Daphne Polk, an American television personality. The couple did their wedding in 2001, and together they were blessed with five children; Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans born on June 25, 1992, Keenen Ivory Wayans Jr. born on September 14, 1998, Nala Yasmeen Ivory Wayans born on March 4, 1996, Bella Ivory Aziza Wayans born on March 4, 2001 and Daphne Ivory Shiva Wayans born on July 12, 2003.

Later, the couple filed for divorce in 2004, and their divorce was finalized in December 2006.

Keenen Ivory Wayans Children

Wayans is the proud father of five children: Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans born on June 25, 1992, Keenen Wayans Jr. born on September 14, 1998, Nala Yasmeen Ivory Wayans born on March 4, 1996, Bella Ivory Aziza Wayans born on March 4, 2001 and Daphne Ivory Shiva Wayans born on July 12, 2003.

Keenen Ivory Wayans Net Worth

Keenen Wayans’ net worth is estimated at $65 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor, Comedian, Director, and Filmmaker. Through his various sources of income, Wayans has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Ivory Wayans

Here are some interesting facts you should know about Wayans

Ivory Wayans Bio.

• Full Names: Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans
• Popular As: Ivory Wayans
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor, Comedian, Director, and Filmmaker
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Black
• Religion: Not Available
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday 

• Age: 66 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Date of Birth: June 8, 1958
• Place of Birth: Harlem, New York, United States
• Birthday: June 8

Body Measurements 

• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
• Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Chest Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship 

• Father (Dad): Howell Stouten Wayans
• Mother: Elvira Alethia (Green)
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Dwayne Wayans, Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Diedre Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Kim Wayans, Nadia Wayans, and Vonnie Wayans
• Marital Status: Single
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Available
• Children: Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans Jr.,, Nala Yasmeen Ivory Wayans, Bella Ivory Aziza Wayans, and Daphne Ivory Shiva

Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $65 million
• Salary: Not Available
• Source of Income: Actor, Comedian, Director, and Filmmaker

Illness

There is no reliable sources that have confirmed that Keenen Ivory is dealing with health issues, despite persistent rumors to the contrary. Rather, his absence might just be a reflection of his desire for a more sedate existence away from the never-ending spotlight of Hollywood.

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