Chaunté Wayans
Wayans in 2021
Born (1982-05-24) May 24, 1982
NY, NY, United States
MediumStand-up comedy, television, film
NationalityAmerican
Years active2001–present
SpouseMarshay Nicole (m. 2023)
Relative(s)Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans , Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Kim Wayans

Chaunté Wayans (born May 24, 1982) is an American comedian and actress.[1][2]

Life and career

Chaunté Wayans is a member of the Wayans Family, whose members include Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Sr., Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, and her brother Damien Dante Wayans. She is the daughter of Elvira Wayans.[3]

Chaunté entered the film industry as a production assistant, working on Americanizing Shelley and on some of her uncles' productions, including Scary Movie 2 and My Wife and Kids. She later appeared as herself in the TLC series Trading Spaces. She made her feature film debut in 2009, alongside several extended family members, in the movie Dance Flick, in the role of Free Gas Pedestrian.

In 2013, Chaunté appeared on the MTV2 television series Wild 'n Out.[4]

Filmography

References

  1. Taylor, Denzel (April 27, 2016). "Marlon Wayans electrifies Madison in hysterical laughter". The Daily Cardinal.
  2. Wilcox, David (19 November 2015). "Comedian Wayans, coming to Auburn, talks family funniness and male-female differences". Auburn Citizen.
  3. "Damien Wayans Biography ((?)-)". www.filmreference.com.
  4. Rudolph, Christopher (September 16, 2013). "'Wild 'N Out' MTV2 Competition Series Features Two Lesbian Cast Members (VIDEO)". HuffPost.


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