the Wayans brothers aren't funny

[BGriffin's Dad]

lets agree on that right now k

[AngelEyes]

Damon is at times.

[tmacattack33]

Damon and Keenan are/were.

[AngelEyes]

Damon and Keenan are/were.

Keenan was better behind the scenes.

[Myth]

Damon definitely was.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Im a fan. Marlon's new movie looks terrible though. Really wish Shawn/Marlon were in the Scary Movies again. Those two were by far the best of the series imo.

[Draz]

Ah man that's my child hood right there buddy.

[miller-time]

White Chicks was funny

Haven't seen them in anything else.

Only because of these scenes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uMPNaj1qsU

[L.Kizzle]

Thread really doesn't make sense. Wayans family are comedy legends. No your comedy history.

[B-Low]

Damon - Hilarious. Funniest to me

Keenan - Likes someone else said he was more behind the scenes funny. Something about him, maybe his look, always made him less funny to me on camera

Marlon - Used to be hilarious but started doing more serious roles. To me by far the best actor in the family when he tries. Still good at physical comedy

Shawn - Hate 'im. Not funny at all.

[No_Look604]

ISH can be so wack at times.

The sketches the older bros did on In Living Color are legendary. No need to even address anything else they were associated with after that.

Damon Wayans is :pimp: Oldest brother was damn funny too from what I remember.

If you're addressing the younger ones and claim they "over-do it", I would say you're entitled to your opinion, but yeaah you can't go include Damon:coleman: Way too many good characters on In Living Colour.

I like the younger brothers and some of their movies have been alright, but they've been in some horrendous movies as well.

Didn't get to see too much of their sitcom, being in Canada and all, but I loved who they casted as their dad. Fculkin classic I tell you...what's that dudes name? Guy from Friday...

[L.Kizzle]

Keenen (and Damon too) is one of the most respected dudes in comedy. He started his comedy career in NYC in the mid 70s were he met another amateur at the time, Eddie Murphy and they became close friends to this day. They've known each other since both were poor in the projects. Both were considered the 2 best young black comics working NYC in the late 70s.

It's amazing how both got developmental deals with NBC at the same time in 1980. Eddie went on to much success with SNL and Keenen was cast in a pilot called Irene that went no where. He played a basketball player for the New York Knicks.

Irene pilot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_jgh9noo9E)

Eddie's career skyrocketed in the early-mid 80s while Keenen couldn't get any major roles except for a few things here and there. He wrote a film about young black actors struggles in Hollywood called what else 'Hollywood Shuffle' with their other friend Robert Townsend.

Around that time, Damon started doin stand up and Eddie gave him a small role in 'Beverly Hills Cop'. With help from Keenen and Eddie, Damon became Eddie's replacement on SNL.

Technically, Keenen and Eddie have only collaborated once, on Eddie's concert film, RAW. Keenen wrote the opening sketch and produced the film. But everyone in the comedy world knows Keenen wrote material for Eddie here and there. This was in 1987.

Without Keenen Ivory Wayans, there is no Damon, Kim, Shawn, Marlon, Damon Jr, Damien, Craig, Chaunte and which ever Wayans is in the business.

Not only them, Jim Carrey who knows where he would be. Jim had been around for sometime. He actually auditioned the same year Eddie did for SNL. He didn't make the cut, he than acted in a bunch of B movies in the 80s until he hooked up with Damon on Earth Girls are Easy. Damon introduced him to Keenen and the rest is history.

David Alan Grier was a dramatic actor working the theater until he met Keenen in 1982. Keenen said he'd too funny not to be doin' stand up.

He ran into Tommy Davidson in 1987, fresh out of DC. He seen him performing in a club and told Robert Townsend and Eddie you gotta see this young boy perform. Robert put him in an HBO special, Eddie cast him as Prince Akeem in a pilot for a Coming to America series and Keenen made him a star on ILC.

Keenen witnessed Jamie Foxx win a comedy competition in Oakland and put him on In Living Color.

Little known fact, he somewhat discovered Jada Pinkett.

Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Ann Inaba dancers.

Other comics he discovered, Alex Thomas, Chris Spencer and Suli McCullugh (all from Don't Be a Menace), Waymon, the gay dude from A Low Down Dirty Shame.

Keenen is the highest grossing black film director of all-time. Scary Movie is the highest grossing film by a black director all time.

[AngelEyes]

Keenen (and Damon too) is one of the most respected dudes in comedy. He started his comedy career in NYC in the mid 70s were he met another amateur at the time, Eddie Murphy and they became close friends to this day. They've known each other since both were poor in the projects. Both were considered the 2 best young black comics working NYC in the late 70s.

It's amazing how both got developmental deals with NBC at the same time in 1980. Eddie went on to much success with SNL and Keenen was cast in a pilot called Irene that went no where. He played a basketball player for the New York Knicks.

Irene pilot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_jgh9noo9E)

Eddie's career skyrocketed in the early-mid 80s while Keenen couldn't get any major roles except for a few things here and there. He wrote a film about young black actors struggles in Hollywood called what else 'Hollywood Shuffle' with their other friend Robert Townsend.

Around that time, Damon started doin stand up and Eddie gave him a small role in 'Beverly Hills Cop'. With help from Keenen and Eddie, Damon became Eddie's replacement on SNL.

Technically, Keenen and Eddie have only collaborated once, on Eddie's concert film, RAW. Keenen wrote the opening sketch and produced the film. But everyone in the comedy world knows Keenen wrote material for Eddie here and there. This was in 1987.

Without Keenen Ivory Wayans, there is no Damon, Kim, Shawn, Marlon, Damon Jr, Damien, Craig, Chaunte and which ever Wayans is in the business.

Not only them, Jim Carrey who knows where he would be. Jim had been around for sometime. He actually auditioned the same year Eddie did for SNL. He didn't make the cut, he than acted in a bunch of B movies in the 80s until he hooked up with Damon on Earth Girls are Easy. Damon introduced him to Keenen and the rest is history.

David Alan Grier was a dramatic actor working the theater until he met Keenen in 1982. Keenen said he'd too funny not to be doin' stand up.

He ran into Tommy Davidson in 1987, fresh out of DC. He seen him performing in a club and told Robert Townsend and Eddie you gotta see this young boy perform. Robert put him in an HBO special, Eddie cast him as Prince Akeem in a pilot for a Coming to America series and Keenen made him a star on ILC.

Keenen witnessed Jamie Foxx win a comedy competition in Oakland and put him on In Living Color.

Little known fact, he somewhat discovered Jada Pinkett.

Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Ann Inaba dancers.

Other comics he discovered, Alex Thomas, Chris Spencer and Suli McCullugh (all from Don't Be a Menace), Waymon, the gay dude from A Low Down Dirty Shame.

Keenen is the highest grossing black film director of all-time. Scary Movie is the highest grossing film by a black director all time.

I think Damon still could have made into comedy without Keenan. Damon was definitely the most talented, he had a natural knack for comedy. Damon was also a decent actor overall.

[L.Kizzle]

I think Damon still could have made into comedy without Keenan. Damon was definitely the most talented, he had a natural knack for comedy. Damon was also a decent actor overall.
True, he is a funnier stand up than Keenen.

But who knows, maybe he doesn't venture into stand up with out him seeing Keenen being somewhat success and being a friend to the hottest stand up at the time Eddie Murphy.

Damon was a trouble maker when he was young. He dropped out of school in the 10 grade, the the movie he wrote, Mo Money was real life. He said he worked as a mail boy and was stealing everyone's credit cards and got into some serious trouble, lol.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Damon - Hilarious. Funniest to me

Keenan - Likes someone else said he was more behind the scenes funny. Something about him, maybe his look, always made him less funny to me on camera

Marlon - Used to be hilarious but started doing more serious roles. To me by far the best actor in the family when he tries. Still good at physical comedy

Shawn - Hate 'im. Not funny at all.


Shawn isn't bad. He isn't a talented actor, but he has his moments. He is just better at playing awkward characters (Gay Ray/Ice-Trey). Agreed about Marlon. Incredibly talented actor.

[rezznor]

damon is the only one i enjoy watching. the younger brothers are terrible. they would have no careers if it wasn't for nepotism.

[Stuckey]

neither is Kevin Hart

but u don see me making a thread bout it

[AngelEyes]

neither is Kevin Hart

but u don see me making a thread bout it

Thank god, we've had enough of that annoying dwarf to last a lifetime.

[red1]

how can anyone hate on damon da gawd wayans. my wife and kids>>

[AngelEyes]

how can anyone hate on damon da gawd wayans. my wife and kids>>

My wife and kids kind of sucked but Damon Wayans is still good.

[red1]

My wife and kids kind of sucked but Damon Wayans is still good.
not even that shit is awesome for a sitcom and damon wayans basically carries the show

[AngelEyes]

not even that shit is awesome for a sitcom and damon wayans basically carries the show

Meh, it was mediocre at best.

[L.Kizzle]

neither is Kevin Hart

but u don see me making a thread bout it
Kevin Hart is mid-level funny. If Hart was around when stand up comedy ruled the world in the 80s and early 90s, he would not have made it. Really, in this day and age, he has no competition.

If he was out when Keenen and Damon were at itback in the day, not to mention Murphy, Rock, Kinison, Dice Clay, Sienfield, Tim Tool Time Allen, ect, he'd have no career.

Hart is not even on a prime Tommy Davidson, Bill Bellamy or Jim Bruer level.

[AngelEyes]

Kevin Hart is mid-level funny. If Hart was around when stand up comedy ruled the world in the 80s and early 90s, he would not have made it. Really, in this day and age, he has no competition.

If he was out when Keenen and Damon were at itback in the day, not to mention Murphy, Rock, Kinison, Dice Clay, Sienfield, Tim Tool Time Allen, ect, he'd have no career.

Hart is not even on a prime Tommy Davidson, Bill Bellamy or Jim Bruer level.

Kevin Hart is a horrific standup and has the habit of appearing in very bad movies. Hart is at his funniest when he's on the radio with someone like Opie and Anthony.

[No_Look604]

Man going to search for that sketch Damon had with David Allen Grier....

You know the one where they're two gay dudes and Damon would wear like the smallest hat, something of size for like a tiny barbie doll. fcukin hilarious.

[AngelEyes]

Kevin Hart is mid-level funny. If Hart was around when stand up comedy ruled the world in the 80s and early 90s, he would not have made it. Really, in this day and age, he has no competition.

If he was out when Keenen and Damon were at itback in the day, not to mention Murphy, Rock, Kinison, Dice Clay, Sienfield, Tim Tool Time Allen, ect, he'd have no career.

Hart is not even on a prime Tommy Davidson, Bill Bellamy or Jim Bruer level.

He's very low on the totem pole then.

[No_Look604]

"Men on Films" that's the skit I'm talking about. So many good ones.

I love seeing these two actors hold back the tears and laughter after some of the queer stuff they be sayin.

[No_Look604]

Kevin Hart was alright hosting that awards show just because he attacked some big stars....

but dude is annoying and not really funny to me, at least not burst out loud funny...not even a chuckle...maybe a smirk.

[L.Kizzle]

He's very low on the totem pole then.
All 3 of them dudes are funny, you don't think so? Not like I said Charlie Murphy or Jo Koy.

[AngelEyes]

All 3 of them dudes are funny, you don't think so? Not like I said Charlie Murphy or Jo Koy.

I think they're all pretty average.

[L.Kizzle]

I think they're all pretty average.
I think all three are above average.

An average comic to me is like Bruce Bruce or Rob Schneider.

[AngelEyes]

I think all three are above average.

An average comic to me is like Bruce Bruce or Rob Schneider.

I'm not aware of Bruce Bruce, but Rob Schneider is below average.

[L.Kizzle]

I'm not aware of Bruce Bruce, but Rob Schneider is below average.
Shawn Wayans = average
Keenen = above average
Damon = elite

[AngelEyes]

Shawn Wayans = average
Keenen = above average
Damon = elite

Agreed

[AngelEyes]

Shawn Wayans = average
Keenen = above average
Damon = elite

Keenan was great with creating and writing, as you could see with In Living Color. As an actor and comedian, Damon's talent absolutely pisses all over the rest of his family.

[red1]

Meh, it was mediocre at best.
you callin this mediocre?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNf606dfCb0

[L.Kizzle]

What about the Wayans cousins?

Their series 'Second Generation Wayans' begins next week.

Damien Dante and Craig Wayans.

[AngelEyes]

What about the Wayans cousins?

Their series 'Second Generation Wayans' begins next week.

Damien Dante and Craig Wayans.

Jesus! How many Wayans are there?

[L.Kizzle]

Jesus! How many Wayans are there?
First Generation:
Dwayne Wayans = contrary to popular belief, he is actually the oldest Wayans member. Now he got his job just as being a brother. He was credited on In Living Color as "production assistant" and played a dead guy in a casket during a funeral sketch.

Keenen
Damon
Kim
Shawn
Marlon

Their are four more girls, who don't really do anything.


Second Generation:
Damien Dante = Son of one of the girls. You've seen him in Malibu's Most Wanted, Major Payne and directed Dance Flick and The Underground
Damon Jr = Happy Endings.
Craig = Dance Flick
Michael Wayans = Damon Jr's brother. Doesn't act as much as the first 3 mentioned. Dates or dated Rev Run's daughter.
Chaunte Wayans = Damien's sister. Stand up comic.
Dwayne Jr = Music producer. Made music for My Wife and Kids, The Underground, other various Wayans projects ect.

[DFish]

Most black comedians aren't funny. But the exceptions are usually quite funny; Prior, Chappelle, etc. The Wayans family aren't exceptions.

[AngelEyes]

Most black comedians aren't funny. But the exceptions are usually quite funny; Prior, Chappelle, etc. The Wayans family aren't exceptions.

Patrice O'neal

[L.Kizzle]

Most black comedians aren't funny. But the exceptions are usually quite funny; Prior, Chappelle, etc. The Wayans family aren't exceptions.
Who the hell is Prior? :coleman:

[DFish]

Patrice O'neal

Haven't seen any of his stand-up but yeah, he was pretty good as a comedic actor.

[AngelEyes]

Haven't seen any of his stand-up but yeah, he was pretty good as a comedic actor.

He was excellent when he appeared on Opie and Anthony as well. One of the quickest comedians I've seen.

[L.Kizzle]

Timbuk: Most underrated In Living Color sketch ever (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT6KuBIVg8I)

Three Champs and a Little Lady (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpR_I3cqlQ0)

Keenen and Damon as Ls and Wes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5m5RagOPiI)

Keenen and Damon as the Brothers Brothers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a47ujEUuG9s)

Keenen and Damon as Homeboy Shopping Network (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ExURfuTV6Y)

Shawn Wayans as Jimmie Walker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWToxPni6Ic)

Marlon Wayans as Shabba Ranks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMMezxpfWgg)

[SilkkTheShocker]

Kevin Hart is mid-level funny. If Hart was around when stand up comedy ruled the world in the 80s and early 90s, he would not have made it. Really, in this day and age, he has no competition.

If he was out when Keenen and Damon were at itback in the day, not to mention Murphy, Rock, Kinison, Dice Clay, Sienfield, Tim Tool Time Allen, ect, he'd have no career.

Hart is not even on a prime Tommy Davidson, Bill Bellamy or Jim Bruer level.


Jim Breuer and Tommy Davidson are about as unfunny as it gets.

[AngelEyes]

Jim Breuer and Tommy Davidson are about as unfunny as it gets.

The funniest thing Breuer does it tell Norm MacDonald stories.

[SilkkTheShocker]

The funniest thing Breuer does it tell Norm MacDonald stories.

Exactly.

OT, but Norm MacDonald is funnier than any comedian listed in this thread.

[AngelEyes]

Exactly.

OT, but Norm MacDonald is funnier than any comedian listed in this thread.

He's 1000 times funnier than any comedian in this thread.

[SilkkTheShocker]

He's 1000 times funnier than any comedian in this thread.


Loved him on SNL, Dirty Work, etc. Still remember him hosting the 98 ESPY's and shocking everyone in the audience :oldlol: Dude doesn't give a s/hit at all.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Who the hell is Prior? :coleman:


Mark Prior. He was nasty until his coach over-used him to the point his arm fell off.

[AngelEyes]

Loved him on SNL, Dirty Work, etc. Still remember him hosting the 98 ESPY's and shocking everyone in the audience :oldlol: Dude doesn't give a s/hit at all.

Yeah, I remember all the nervous looking people in the crowd. :lol

[AngelEyes]

Mark Prior. He was nasty until his coach over-used him to the point his arm fell off.

He and Kerry Wood almost led the Cubs to glory until Dusty Baker raped his right arm.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Yeah, I remember all the nervous looking people in the crowd. :lol

I remember he made an OJ joke and Ken Griffey Jr. made the biggest WTF face ever :oldlol: Wish he would do more movies instead of those s.hitty Safe Auto commercials

[AngelEyes]

I remember he made an OJ joke and Ken Griffey Jr. made the biggest WTF face ever :oldlol: Wish he would do more movies instead of those s.hitty Safe Auto commercials

"He became the first defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy, congratulations Charles that is something that no one can ever take away from you... unless you kill your wife and a waiter."

[SilkkTheShocker]

"He became the first defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy, congratulations Charles that is something that no one can ever take away from you... unless you kill your wife and a waiter."


:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:


He also made a joke about how the Dallas Cowboys could get back to the Super Bowl by going back to what made them: Strippers and Crack :oldlol:

[L.Kizzle]

In his prime, or either the past 25 years or so, Damon Wayans has been a top 10/15 stand up comic. And with black comics, on Murphy and Rock have been better. You could argue Martin Lawrence, Chappelle and Eddie Griffin but not really.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

White Chicks was funny

Haven't seen them in anything else.
Little Man too

[BGriffin's Dad]

White Chicks was funny

no it wasn't :oldlol:

[EMERE]

Can someone please fill me in on this Wayan thing, how many brothers are their? I thought it only two, the one's who made Scary Movie

[BrooklynZoo]

no it wasn't :oldlol:


agree, but i guess a lot of people like that corny humor that they use in every movie

[L.Kizzle]

Can someone please fill me in on this Wayan thing, how many brothers are their? I thought it only two, the one's who made Scary Movie
Keenen
Damon
Shawn
Marlon
Craig
Damien Dante
Damon Jr.

[EMERE]

Keenen
Damon
Shawn
Marlon
Craig
Damien Dante
Damon Jr.Thanks bud