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Wayne Brady

  • Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
  • 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 the legen…more

Career Milestones

  • 2006

    Guest-starred as a love interest to Joan (Tracee Ellis Ross) on "Girlfriends" (WB)

  • 2006

    Hosted TV Land's That's What I'm Talking About, a talk show discussing the role of Blacks in the entertainment industry

  • 2004

    Appeared as himself on "Chappelle's Show" (Comedy Central)

  • 2004

    Joined the long-running Broadway revival of "Chicago," playing the role of lawyer Billy Flynn

  • 2002 to 2004

    Hosted own syndicated talk/variety series, "The Wayne Brady Show"

Awards

  • 2004

    Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Talk Show Host

  • 2003

    Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Talk Show

  • 2003

    Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Talk Show Host

  • 2003

    Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program

Upcoming Appearances

In Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Friday, Sep 5 at 12:00 am ABCFAM

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