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Wayne Brady

  • Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, USA
  • Birthday: June 2, 1972

A talented, remarkably energetic African-American performer who got his start in community theater in Florida, Wayne Brady was a skilled dramatic actor who came upon improvisational comedy early on in his career. In that medium, he found his calling and later got his big break as a stand out regular cast member of the ABC hit improv series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (1998- ). Originally set on a career in the military, Brady wowed audiences with his performance in a high school stage production and later made his professional debut in…more

Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Will host the new version of "Let's Make a Deal" on CBS

  • 2008

    Released debut album, A Long Time Coming ; earned a Grammy nomination for the song "A Change is Gonna Come"

  • 2007 to 0000

    Hosts the FOX game show, "Don't Forget the Lyrics!"

  • 2007

    Starred in the ABC Family channel movie, "The List"

  • 2006

    Guest-starred on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother," playing James, the gay brother of Neil Patrick Harris's character

Awards

  • 2004

    Daytime Emmy Award: Outstanding Talk Show Host

  • 2003

    Daytime Emmy Award: Outstanding Talk Show

  • 2003

    Daytime Emmy Award: Outstanding Talk Show Host

  • 2003

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program

Upcoming Appearances

In Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Tuesday at 12:00 am ABCFAM

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