In Living Color (1990-2001) as Various / Mathilda Hedley / Allison / Benita Butre
In the House (1995-1998) as Tonia Harris
Pariah (2011) as Audrey
Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) as Mrs. Johnson
Short Info
Net Worth
$8 million
Date Of Birth
October 16, 1961
Spouse
Kevin Knotts
Fact
Attended and graduated from Wesleyan University.
Who is Kim Wayans? Where is she now?
Kim N. Wayans was born on the 16th October 1961 in New York City, USA, and is an author and actress, probably best recognized for starring in various roles in the Fox comedy-sketch show “In Living Color” (1990–2001), playing Tonia Harris in the NBC sitcom “In The House” (1995-1998) and as Audrey in the drama film “Pariah” (2011). Kim is also known for being a member of The Wayans Family, prominent in various roles in the entertainment industry. She is still active as a professional actress as well as a co-author of the children’s book series “Amy Hodgepodge”.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings and Education
In her early life, Kim spent her childhood in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, where she was raised by her father, Howell Stouten Wayans who worked as a supermarket manager, and her mother, Elvira Alethia (Green), who was a homemaker and social worker; her parents became known for being involved in the Jehovah’s Witnesses religion and for having ten children. So, Kim is the sister of writer and film score composer Dwayne Wayans, actors Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Nadia Wayans and Marlon Wayans, and screenwriters Elvira Wayans, Diedre Wayans and Vonnie Wayans. Regarding her education, Kim attended Seward Park High School, after which she graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut in 1983.
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Career Beginnings
Speaking about Kim’s acting career, it started in 1987 when she made her debut film appearance in a small role in Robert Townsend’s comedy film “Hollywood Shuffle”, after which she was selected to play Allison Guisewite in the first season of the NBC sitcom “A Different World” (1987-1988). When that filming was ended, Kim guest-starred as Cameo Candette in two episodes of the ABC drama series “China Beach”, and featured as a nightclub singer in the action comedy film “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka”, written and directed by her brother Keenen Ivory Wayans, both in 1988, all of which started to increase her popularity and net worth.
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Rise to Prominence and “In Living Color”
In 1990, after guest-starring as Nicki in an episode of the HBO situation-comedy series “Dream On”, Kim was chosen to portray various roles, such as Benita Butrell, Laquita and Mrs. Brooks, in the Fox sketch-comedy show “In Living Color”, which lasted from 1990 to 1994. It was created by her brother Keenen Ivory Wayans, who also starred in the show. Her next roles came in 1994, when she was cast as Diane in the action comedy film “A Low Down Dirty Shame” next to Keenen Ivory Wayans, Charles S. Dutton and Jada Pinkett Smith, and then as Andie Norman in the romantic comedy film “Talking About Sex”, directed by Aaron Speiser. Between 1995 and 1998, she portrayed Tonia Harris in the NBC sitcom “In The House” and guest-starred as Cousin Shelia in two episodes of The WB sitcom “The Wayans Bros.”
The late 1990s
By the end of the decade, Kim had also landed the role of Mrs. Johnson in the 1996 crime comedy film “Don’t Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood” alongside her brothers Shawn, Marlon and Keenen Ivory Wayans, portrayed Mom in the Kids’ WB animated series “Waynehead” (1996-1997) and featured as Bettina in the drama film “Critics And Other Freaks” (1997), considerablyincreasing her net worth. She also guest-starred as Rhonda in the Fox sitcom “Getting Personal” in 1998.
The 2000s
Kim’s next major role came at the beginning of the next decade, when she starred as Latisha Jansen in the romantic comedy “Juwanna Mann” (2002). During the next four years, she wasn’t active in the search for other projects, so her next role came in 2006, when she provided her voice to the character of Momma in the TV film “Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness”, and its sequel “Thugaboo: A Miracle On D-Roc’s Street” in the same year. In 2007, she was cast as Pearl ‘Lightning’ Davis in the TV comedy film “What News?”, which was followed by her portrayal of Ms. Dontwannabebothered in Damien Dante Wayans’ musical comedy film “Dance Flick” next to Marlon and Shawn Wayans, and Shoshana Bush, all of which contributed to her wealth.
With the beginning of the 2010s, Kim continued to line up successes by starring in the role of Audrey in the drama film “Pariah” (2011), for which she was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 2012 Black Reel Awards. Thereafter, she guest-starred as Darlene Beckett in the CBS crime drama series “Criminal Minds” (2012), and as Dr. Owens in the TV Land sitcom “The Soul Man” (2013), after which she was cast as Vi Briggs in the CBS legal drama series “Reckless” in 2014.
Kim guest-starred as Susan in two episodes of the Fox sitcom “New Girl” (2016) and as Ella in several episodes of the VH1 drama series “The Breaks” (2017). She also landed the role of Faye in the romantic comedy “Ray Meets Helen” (2017), directed by Alan Rudolph, and most recently guest-starred in an episode of the TV series “Marlon” (2018) alongside Marlon Wayans in the lead role.
In addition to her career as an actress, Kim has spent some time working as a writer and producer on her brother Damon Wayas’ sitcom “My Wife And Kids”. Beside that, Kim along with her husband Kevin Knotts co-wrote the children’s book series entitled “Amy Hodgepodge” in 2008, increasing further her wealth.
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Kim Wayans Net Worth
Over $8 million.
Personal Life and Twitter
Kim Wayans has been married to Kevin Knotts since 2002; by profession, he is also involved in the entertainment industry as an author and actor. The couple don’t have children. Their current residence is in LA, CA.
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Appearance and Vital Statistics
Dark brown frizzy hair
Dark brown eyes
Height is 6ft (1.83 m)
Weight ~158lbs (72kgs)
Vital statistics 35-27-36
General Info
Full Name
Kim Wayans
Net Worth
$8 million
Date Of Birth
October 16, 1961
Height
1.83 m
Profession
Screenwriter, Television producer, Comedian, Actor, Television Director
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Movies
Pariah, Dance Flick, Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness, Juwanna Mann, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, A Low Down Dirty Shame, Floundering, Eddie Murphy Raw, Hollywood Shuffle, Talking About Sex
TV Shows
Reckless, In the House, Waynehead, In Living Color, Thugaboo
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Facts
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Fact
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Attended and graduated from Wesleyan University.
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Sister of Dwayne Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Nadia Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans. Also has sisters Elvira, Diedre, and Vonnie. Cousin of Craig Wayans. Aunt of Damon Wayans Jr., Michael Wayans, Cara Mia Wayans, Kyla Wayans, Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans Jr., Nala Wayans, Bella Wayans, and Damien Dante Wayans.
Pictures
Movies
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Ray Meets Helen
2016
post-production
Faye
New Girl
2016
TV Series
Susan
Hit the Floor
2016
TV Series
Karen Halford
Hawaii Five-0
2015
TV Series
Diane
Reckless
2014
TV Series
Vi Briggs
The Soul Man
2013
TV Series
Dr. Owens
Criminal Minds
2012
TV Series
Darlene Beckett
Pariah
2011/I
Audrey
Dance Flick
2009
Ms. Dontwannabebothered
What News?
2007
TV Movie
Pearl ‘Lightning’ Davis
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc’s Street
2006
TV Movie
Momma (voice)
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
2006
TV Movie
Momma / Joyce (voice)
Juwanna Mann
2002
Latisha Jansen
In Living Color
1990-2001
TV Series
Various / Mathilda Hedley / Mrs. Keegan / …
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
2000
TV Series
Jackie-In-The-Box / Lulu
The Wayans Bros.
1995-1998
TV Series
Sheila
Getting Personal
1998
TV Series
Rhonda
In the House
1995-1998
TV Series
Tonia Harris
Critics and Other Freaks
1997
Bettina
Waynehead
1996-1997
TV Series
Mom
Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
Mrs. Johnson
Talking About Sex
1994
Andie Norman
A Low Down Dirty Shame
1994
Diane
Floundering
1994
Unemployment
Dream On
1990
TV Series
Nicki
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
Nightclub Singer
China Beach
1988
TV Series
Cameo Candette
A Different World
1987-1988
TV Series
Allison
Hollywood Shuffle
1987
Customer in Chair
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness
2006
TV Movie executive producer
My Wife and Kids
TV Series producer – 30 episodes, 2003 – 2004 supervising producer – 26 episodes, 2004 – 2005
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
My Wife and Kids
TV Series executive story editor – 27 episodes, 2002 – 2003 story editor – 13 episodes, 2002
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
assistant: Mr. Wayans and Mr. Craig
Eddie Murphy: Raw
1987
Documentary assistant: Mr Townsend/Mr Wayans
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
My Wife and Kids
TV Series written by – 15 episodes, 2002 – 2005 writer – 1 episode, 2003
Soul Train Comedy Awards
1993
TV Special
In Living Color
1992
TV Series special material – 1 episode
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
In Living Color
1990-1992
TV Series performer – 9 episodes
I’m Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
performer: “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
My Wife and Kids
2004-2005
TV Series 4 episodes
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Haunted House
2013
special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Talk
2014
TV Series
Herself – Guest
Criminal Minds: The Profiler’s Handbook: Cooperative Vigilantism
2013
Video short
Herself
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
2013
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Oprah’s Next Chapter
2013
TV Series
Herself
10th Annual TV Land Awards
2012
TV Special
Herself
ES.TV HD
2012
TV Series
Herself – Guest
Chelsea Lately
2012
TV Series
Herself – Guest
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2011
TV Series
Herself – Guest
78th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2009
TV Movie
Herself
The Oprah Winfrey Show
2004
TV Series
Herself
Random Acts of Comedy
1999
TV Series
Herself
It’s Hot in Here: UPN Fall Preview
1996
TV Movie documentary
Herself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1996
TV Series
Herself
Soul Train Comedy Awards
1993
TV Special
Herself – Presenter
Soul Train
1993
TV Series documentary
Herself – Guest Host
Wisecracks
1992
Documentary
Herself
The Chuck Woolery Show
1991
TV Series
Herself
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime
1991
TV Special documentary
Various Characters
Eddie Murphy: Raw
1987
Documentary
Interviewed Fan (uncredited)
Awards
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2012
Groundbreaking Show
TV Land Awards
In Living Color (1990)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2012
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Pariah (2011)
2012
Black Reel
Black Reel Awards
Best Breakthrough Performance
Pariah (2011)
2012
Chlotrudis Award
Chlotrudis Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Pariah (2011)
2012
Image Award
Image Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
