Damon Wayans Jr.

Damon Kyle Wayans, Jr. (born November 18, 1982) is an American actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, most widely known for starring as Brad Williams in the ABC comedy series Happy Endings. He is the oldest son of actor-comedian Damon Wayans and nephew of Keenan Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans. Early life Wayans is the son of Lisa Thorner and actor Damon Wayans. He is the eldest of four children: Michael Wayans, Cara Mia Wayans and Kyla Wayans. Career Wayans made his film debut when he was cast in his father's 1994 feature film Blankman playing Young Kevin. He later appeared on his father's sitcom My Wife and Kids as John, one of Junior's friends. He later worked as a staff writer on the series. In fact, the character of Junior was loosely based on Wayans Jr. himself. He appeared in and served as a writer on The Underground. Wayans, Jr. also surprised audiences when he garnered a standing ovation during his debut appearance on Def Comedy Jam. He starred in the Wayans family comedy Dance Flick as the film's main character, Thomas. Personal life Wayans has two daughters with ex-girlfriend Aja Metoyer.