The Wayans Brothers

The Wayans Brothers Description

• Comedy: Stand-up, observational humor, situational comedy, parody.
• TV work done by both or either Shawn and Marlon Wayans: "The Wayans Bros.," "In Living Color," "Thugaboo" and "Boo Crew."
• Movie work done by both or either Shawn and Marlon Wayans: "A Haunted House," "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," "Dance Flick," "Little Man," "The Ladykillers," "White Chicks," "Scary Movie 2," "Requiem for a Dream," "Scary Movie," "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood" and "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka."
• Awards won by both or either Shawn and Marlon Wayans: 2012 Ground Breaking Show Award from TV Land and 2004 BET Comedy Award.
• Of note: The brothers are part of the Wayans family, which includes many successful directors, screenwriters, comedians and actors including Keenen Ivory Wayans, who directed a number of Shawn and Marlon's movies.
• Audience: Fans of stand-up comedy.
• Venue: Showroom.

Coming from a family of entertainers, it's no surprise that Shawn and Marlon Wayans have also become comedic icons in their own right. Along with bringing lots of laughs to the stage, the brothers are known for their work in comedy films and television. The two both performed in the show "In Living Color" and went on to create, produce and star in the hit series "The Wayan Bros." From television they branched out to movies -- writing, producing and acting in "Scary Movie," Scary Movie 2," "Little Man," "White Chicks," "Dance Flick" and most recently "A Haunted House." They, along with their siblings, have produced two children's shows for Nickelodeen -- "Thugaboo" and "Boo Crew." The two continue to tour, performing their stand-up routines throughout the United States. They are developing new television and film projects.