Keenen Ivory Wayans
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Summary
Keenen Ivory Wayans was born on June 8, 1958[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], television actor[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,672 views/month, #3,613 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Nala Wayans[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: film producer[12], television producer[13]
- Educated at: Tuskegee University[14], Seward Park High School[15]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series[16]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: Wayans family[19]
- Commons category: Keenen Ivory Wayans[20]
- Family name: Wayans[21]
- Given name: Keenen[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Number of children: 5[24]
- Start of work period: 1979[25]
- Sibling: Marlon Wayans[26], Damon Wayans[27], Kim Wayans[28], Shawn Wayans[29], Dwayne Wayans[30], Elvira Wayans[31], Nadia Wayans[32]
Why It Matters
Keenen Ivory Wayans has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He has been cited as an influence by Jordan Peele[35], an actor[36], b. 1979[37], of United States[38], awarded the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[39], specialised in acting[40].
FAQs
Where was Keenen Ivory Wayans born?
Keenen Ivory Wayans was born in New York City[2].
What did Keenen Ivory Wayans do for work?
Keenen Ivory Wayans worked as a film director[3], actor[4], screenwriter[5], television actor[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Keenen Ivory Wayans go to school?
Keenen Ivory Wayans was educated at Tuskegee University[14] and Seward Park High School[15].
What awards did Keenen Ivory Wayans receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series[16].
Who did Keenen Ivory Wayans influence?
Keenen Ivory Wayans has been cited as an influence by Jordan Peele[35].