The Wayans Family Timeline

Check the Hollywood history of the Wayans' family.

1958 - Keenen Ivory Wayans was born in New York City to Howell and Elvira Wayans. He would later join the entertainment world and help open the doors for his family. Here is their journey. (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
1960 - Two years later, Damon Wayans was born in New York.(Photo: John D. Kisch/Separate Cinema Archive/Getty Images)
Kim Wayans: October 16 - The comedian represents her famous family well at 53.(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)1982 - Keenen Ivory Wayans' first TV role was on the popular show Cheers.(Photo: Paramount Television)

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1958 - Keenen Ivory Wayans was born in New York City to Howell and Elvira Wayans. He would later join the entertainment world and help open the doors for his family. Here is their journey. (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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