Marlon Wayans - Howard University
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Posted By: Quentin Congress on August 12, 2006 Famous Actor/Comedian/Writer - Attended HBCU Howard University in Washington, D.C. Born in New York City in 1972, Marlon Wayans is a comedian and actor, and the youngest of the Wayans siblings. He made his name on In Living Color and the Scary Movie series. He first appeared with his oldest brother Keenan Ivory Wayans in the 1988 Blaxpliotation spoof "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka." He dropped out of Howard his sophomore year to follow in his brothers footsteps. Then appeared with his other older brother Damon in the 1992 hit comedy "Mo' Money." The same year he was introduced to the cast of "In Living Color." He went on to co-create and co-star with his other brother Shawn in the hit WB sitcom "The Wayans Bros." for five years. He's also appeared in films such as "Above the Rim", "The 6th Man", "Senseless", and "Requiem for a Dream." He has also starred in films such as "Don't Be a Menace...", "Scary Movie", "Scary Movie 2" (which he co-wrote with Shawn), "White Chicks" and the new hit comedy "Little Man" (which he co-wrote with Shawn and Keenan). If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Quentin Congress
Public Services Generalist, Cleveland Public Library Central State University class of 2027 Member Since June 2005 |
Comments
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I didn't no marlon attend a blk college its a shame they don't tell us stuff like this on TV I'm positive it would have a big effect on young blks about where they attend school instead of always think that white is tha only way out
Tuesday, September 5th 2006 at 2:44AM |
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What years did he attend?
Monday, November 19th 2007 at 12:44PM |
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