Where Are They Now: The Cast of In Living Color

The groundbreaking show debuted 25 years ago.

Where Are They Now: The Cast of In Living Color - When In Living Color debuted in the spring of 1990, the TV sketch comedy show was an instant sensation not only because it was funny but because it flipped the complexion of an overwhelmingly white television format. Show creator Keenen Ivory Wayans and his maverick (mostly Black) band of comic players unflinchingly lampooned everything from pop culture to American racism. And with musical guests like Rakim and Tupac, the show was also a major platform for a growing hip hop movement. On the 25th anniversary of this groundbreaking program, we take a look at the cast who flipped the funny of our Sunday nights.  (Photo: Timothy White/FOX)

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Where Are They Now: The Cast of In Living Color - When In Living Color debuted in the spring of 1990, the TV sketch comedy show was an instant sensation not only because it was funny but because it flipped the complexion of an overwhelmingly white television format. Show creator Keenen Ivory Wayans and his maverick (mostly Black) band of comic players unflinchingly lampooned everything from pop culture to American racism. And with musical guests like Rakim and Tupac, the show was also a major platform for a growing hip hop movement. On the 25th anniversary of this groundbreaking program, we take a look at the cast who flipped the funny of our Sunday nights.  (Photo: Timothy White/FOX)

Jim Carrey - Best known for playing characters like Fire Marshal Bill and Vera the female body builder, Jim Carrey was the show's lone white male player. He also became In Living Color's breakout star, rising to an A-list comedic film actor. The star of classic comedies like Dumb and Dumber and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Carrey recently returned to the big screen in the quickly forgotten Dumb and Dumber To. (Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

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Jim Carrey - Best known for playing characters like Fire Marshal Bill and Vera the female body builder, Jim Carrey was the show's lone white male player. He also became In Living Color's breakout star, rising to an A-list comedic film actor. The star of classic comedies like Dumb and Dumber and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Carrey recently returned to the big screen in the quickly forgotten Dumb and Dumber To. (Photo: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Kelly Coffield Park - As the show's lone white female cast member in season one, Kelly Coffield Park rocked a host of characters, including Film Noir Girl. After her stint on In Living Color, the actress wouldn't find major stardom, but she landed guest spots on shows like 30 Rock and The Good Wife. Last year she starred in the comedy film short Pant Suits.  (Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

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Kelly Coffield Park - As the show's lone white female cast member in season one, Kelly Coffield Park rocked a host of characters, including Film Noir Girl. After her stint on In Living Color, the actress wouldn't find major stardom, but she landed guest spots on shows like 30 Rock and The Good Wife. Last year she starred in the comedy film short Pant Suits.  (Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

Kim Coles - Comedienne Kim Cole starred on the show for the first season, making an impression with her role as the daughter within the hard-working Jamaican family The Hedleys. Following her brief time, Coles went to play her most memorable role as the ditzy Sinclaire on the hit sitcom Living Single. The funny woman also snagged roles on shows like One on One and the Geena Davis Show. Next up, she will star in the upcoming film Love Is Not Enough.  (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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Kim Coles - Comedienne Kim Cole starred on the show for the first season, making an impression with her role as the daughter within the hard-working Jamaican family The Hedleys. Following her brief time, Coles went to play her most memorable role as the ditzy Sinclaire on the hit sitcom Living Single. The funny woman also snagged roles on shows like One on One and the Geena Davis Show. Next up, she will star in the upcoming film Love Is Not Enough.  (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

David Alan Grier - Of all the roles David Alan Grier played on the show, no one could forget bluesman Calhoun Tubbs, who could write a song about anything. The comedic actor has maintained a steady TV career, starring on series like Crank Yankers before landing his own topical (though short-lived) comedy show Chocolate News in 2008. David can be seen on Comedy Bang! Bang! and the upcoming sitcom The Carmicheal Show.  (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Television)

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David Alan Grier - Of all the roles David Alan Grier played on the show, no one could forget bluesman Calhoun Tubbs, who could write a song about anything. The comedic actor has maintained a steady TV career, starring on series like Crank Yankers before landing his own topical (though short-lived) comedy show Chocolate News in 2008. David can be seen on Comedy Bang! Bang! and the upcoming sitcom The Carmicheal Show.  (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Television)

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 T'Keyah Crystal Keymah  - On the show, T'Keyah Crystal Keymah played roles like Shawanda Harvey, host of Go on Girl, and Hilda Hedley. Since being on In Living Color, T'Keyah starred on the hit sitcom That's So Raven and lent her voice to hit animated shows like Teen Titans and American Dragon: Jake Long. She's currently filming the musical Revival. (Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

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 T'Keyah Crystal Keymah  - On the show, T'Keyah Crystal Keymah played roles like Shawanda Harvey, host of Go on Girl, and Hilda Hedley. Since being on In Living Color, T'Keyah starred on the hit sitcom That's So Raven and lent her voice to hit animated shows like Teen Titans and American Dragon: Jake Long. She's currently filming the musical Revival. (Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

Rosie Perez - Actress Rosie Perez famously choreographed The Fly Girls, In Living Color's resident dance team. Since then, Rosie has grown a solid Hollywood acting career and even earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in 1993's Fearless. She currently co-hosts the smash talk show The View. Perez also became an author, publishing her memoir Handbook for an Unpredictable Life. And she's making her second appearance on Broadway, starring in the hit stage production Fish in the Dark.  (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Rosie Perez - Actress Rosie Perez famously choreographed The Fly Girls, In Living Color's resident dance team. Since then, Rosie has grown a solid Hollywood acting career and even earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in 1993's Fearless. She currently co-hosts the smash talk show The View. Perez also became an author, publishing her memoir Handbook for an Unpredictable Life. And she's making her second appearance on Broadway, starring in the hit stage production Fish in the Dark.  (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Jennifer Lopez - Jennifer Lopez made her Hollywood debut on In Living Color, dancing as one of The Fly Girls. J.Lo was the second member of the cast to become a major player in Tinsel Town after starring in the hit biopic Selena. A multi-platinum selling singer and actress, Lopez married and divorced salsa music icon Marc Anthony and gave birth to twins. She is a star judge on American Idol and is set to star on the upcoming drama series Shades of Blue.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - Jennifer Lopez made her Hollywood debut on In Living Color, dancing as one of The Fly Girls. J.Lo was the second member of the cast to become a major player in Tinsel Town after starring in the hit biopic Selena. A multi-platinum selling singer and actress, Lopez married and divorced salsa music icon Marc Anthony and gave birth to twins. She is a star judge on American Idol and is set to star on the upcoming drama series Shades of Blue.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Damon Wayans - Of all the cast members on the show, Damon Wayans had the biggest arsenal of characters — from Homey D. Clown to Blaine Edwards. Once he left the show, Damon would also become best known for his hit TV sitcom My Wife and Kids. While the comedian has kept a steady career doing stand-up and acting in films like Bamboozled, he's been active behind the scenes, writing for shows like The Underground and Rodney. (Photo: Mike Pont/Getty Images for AWXI)

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Damon Wayans - Of all the cast members on the show, Damon Wayans had the biggest arsenal of characters — from Homey D. Clown to Blaine Edwards. Once he left the show, Damon would also become best known for his hit TV sitcom My Wife and Kids. While the comedian has kept a steady career doing stand-up and acting in films like Bamboozled, he's been active behind the scenes, writing for shows like The Underground and Rodney. (Photo: Mike Pont/Getty Images for AWXI)

Keenen Ivory Wayans  - As the producer and star of In Living Color, Keenen Ivory Wayans was the man behind the hit show. Following his success, the veteran comedian put his producing power behind hit comedy films starring his little brothers Shawn and Marlon, including Scary Movie, White Chicks and Don't Be a Menace to South Central. Keenen attempted to revive In Living Color in 2012, but after writing one episode, which never aired, he dropped the idea.  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Keenen Ivory Wayans  - As the producer and star of In Living Color, Keenen Ivory Wayans was the man behind the hit show. Following his success, the veteran comedian put his producing power behind hit comedy films starring his little brothers Shawn and Marlon, including Scary Movie, White Chicks and Don't Be a Menace to South Central. Keenen attempted to revive In Living Color in 2012, but after writing one episode, which never aired, he dropped the idea.  (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Kim Wayans - Keenen's younger sister Kim held her own, spinning such hilarious roles on the show as Benita Butrell, Lil' Magic and Laquita. Kim didn't garner as big an acting career as her siblings, but did guest in such Wayans films as Don't Be a Menace to South Central and Dance Flick. In 2011, she won acclaim when she starred as a mother struggling with her daughter's sexuality in the riveting film drama Pariah. She currently stars on the TV drama series Reckless. (Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images for Elizabeth Taylor White Diamond's Lustre)

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Kim Wayans - Keenen's younger sister Kim held her own, spinning such hilarious roles on the show as Benita Butrell, Lil' Magic and Laquita. Kim didn't garner as big an acting career as her siblings, but did guest in such Wayans films as Don't Be a Menace to South Central and Dance Flick. In 2011, she won acclaim when she starred as a mother struggling with her daughter's sexuality in the riveting film drama Pariah. She currently stars on the TV drama series Reckless. (Photo: Rich Polk/Getty Images for Elizabeth Taylor White Diamond's Lustre)

Marlon Wayans - The youngest of the Wayans kids, Marlon was the last of the clan to join the In Living Color cast. Following his stint on the show, Marlon has become a prolific writer/producer of projects which put him (and other Wayans) in front of the camera, including the sitcom The Wayans Bros., the Scary Movie franchise and the hit comedy spoof A Haunted House (one and two).  (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Marlon Wayans - The youngest of the Wayans kids, Marlon was the last of the clan to join the In Living Color cast. Following his stint on the show, Marlon has become a prolific writer/producer of projects which put him (and other Wayans) in front of the camera, including the sitcom The Wayans Bros., the Scary Movie franchise and the hit comedy spoof A Haunted House (one and two).  (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Shawn Wayans - Shawn started out as SW1, the show's DJ, but eventually became a writer and cast member. Joining forces with brother Marlon, Shawn also became a writer/producer/star of a number of Wayans films like White Chicks, Scary Movie and Don't Be a Menace to South Central. (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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Shawn Wayans - Shawn started out as SW1, the show's DJ, but eventually became a writer and cast member. Joining forces with brother Marlon, Shawn also became a writer/producer/star of a number of Wayans films like White Chicks, Scary Movie and Don't Be a Menace to South Central. (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)