2009 | Produced and co-wrote the comedy spoof, "Dance Flick"; directed by nephew Damien Dante Wayans |
2006 | Directed his brothers Marlon and Shawn in the direct-to-video, "Little Man" |
2004 | Co-wrote (with brothers Marlon and Shawn) the comedy, "White Chicks"; also produced and directed |
2001 | Had a recurring role on the ABC sitcom, "My Wife and Kids"; created by and starring brother Damon |
2001 | Once again directed brothers in the sequel, "Scary Movie 2" |
2000 | Directed the horror parody, "Scary Movie," starring his brothers Shawn and Marlon |
1997 | Hosted the syndicated late night talk-show, "The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show" |
1996 | Co-starred with Steven Seagal in the action film, "The Glimmer Man" |
1996 | Produced the film, "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood," starring his brothers Marlon and Shawn |
1994 | Wrote, directed and starred in the action film, "A Low Down Dirty Shame" |
2006 | Directed brothers Marlon and Shawn in the comedy, "The Little Man"; also co-wrote |
2006 | With brothers Shawn and Marlon created, "Thugaboo," (Nickelodeon) a series of animated children's shows that follows the misadventures of nine kids growing up in the inner city |
1992 | Ended his film and TV deal with 20th Century Fox to protest censorship of "In Living Color" and to protest Fox's decision to rerun first season episodes without his consultation; left the show at the end of the third season, but remained the executive producer through the fourth season |
1990 | Signed exclusive movie and TV deal with 20th Century-Fox |
1990 | Co-created (with brother Damon) the sketch comedy series, "In Living Color" (FOX); also wrote, produced and co-starred with several siblings |
1988 | Feature directing debut, "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka"; also wrote and acted |
1987 | TV debut as producer, "Robert Townsend's Partners in Crime" (HBO) |
1987 | Debut as a producer (also co-writer), "Eddie Murphy Raw" |
1987 | First feature as co-screenwriter (with director Robert Townsend), "Hollywood Shuffle"; also acted |
1983 | Was a series regular on "For Love and Honor" (NBC) |
1983 | First film appearance, Bob Fosse's "Star 80" |
1981 | Made TV acting debut in the NBC sitcom (pilot), "Irene" |
1981 | Signed a development deal with NBC |
1980 | Moved to Los Angeles and eventually worked at the Los Angeles Improv and the Comedy Store |
1979 | Moved to New York after leaving college and worked the stand-up comedy club circuit |
1978 | Performed at the Improv in New York during his summer vacation from college |