Kim Wayans

Actor

Female

Born Oct 16, 1961

Age 51

Hometown United States

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The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards at Westin Bonaventure Hotel

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Apr 21, 2012

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Kim Wayans The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards at Westin Bonaventure Hotel

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Apr 20, 2012

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The 10th Anniversary of TV Land Awards in NYC

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Apr 14, 2012

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Kim Wayans The 10th Annual TV Land Awards - Arrivals

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Apr 13, 2012

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Family

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Kim Wayans

Age 51

parents

Howell Wayans

Father
Elvira Wayans

Mother

siblings

Keenen Ivory Wayans
Brother, Age 54
Dwayne Wayans
Brother, d.2000
Shawn Wayans
Brother, Age 42
Marlon Wayans
Brother, Age 40
Damon Wayans
Brother

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'In Living Color' Receives Tv Land Honor
KXLY - Apr 28, 2012

"In the early days, TV was in black and white," Whoopi Goldberg said as she presented the Groundbreaking Award to the cast of "In Living Color" at the TV Land Awards earlier this month. "But let's be honest," she went on. "It was really more white than black. But in 1990, a new show changed the face of television, not to mention comedy." Created by actor/writer Keenen Ivory Wayans, the sketch comedy series "In Living Color" ran on Fox from 1990-1994, and "brought a new multiculturalis...
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The Throwback: 'In Living Color' Honored As 'Groundbreaking'
CNN Enternament - The Marquee Bl - Apr 26, 2012

"In the early days, TV was in black and white," Whoopi Goldberg said as she presented the Groundbreaking Award to the cast of "In Living Color" at the TV Land Awards earlier this month. "But let's be honest," she went on. "It was really more white than black. But in 1990, a new show changed the face of television, not to mention comedy." Created by actor/writer Keenen Ivory Wayans, the sketch comedy series "In Living Color" ran on Fox from 1990-1994, and "brought a new multiculturalism t...
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23rd Glaad Media Awards In Los Angeles
Outtake - Apr 22, 2012

The GLAAD Media Awards were held in Los Angeles Saturday Night. They’re call it The Year of Chaz as the Transgender Activist picked up 2 additional prizes as part of the watchdog group's 23rd annual Media Awards. Bono was also honored with GLAAD's Stephen F. Kolzak Award which is presented annually to an openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality. Cher presented her son with the award & was joined on stage by...
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Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans Star In The Teen Drama 'Pariah,' New On Dvd And Blu Ray
Cleveland - Apr 20, 2012

A teen urgently tries to come out of the closet in the brave drama "Pariah," starring Adepero Oduye. The film arrives on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, April 24.
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Timeline

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CHILDHOOD

1961 Birth Born on October 16, 1961.

FORTIES

2008 46 Years Old In 2008 she co-wrote a series of children's books with her husband Kevin Knotts entitled Amy Hodgepodge about a multiracial girl adjusting to life in public school after years of homeschooling.

2011 49 Years Old In 2011 she got a chance to showcase her dramatic chops with a supporting role as a mother who struggles to understand her 17-year old daughter in Pariah.

FIFTIES

2012 50 Years Old She was nominated (alongside co-star Pernell Walker) for Best Supporting Actress at the 2012 Black Reel Awards but lost to Octavia Spencer for the The Help.

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