Kim Wayans net worth is
$8 Million
Kim Wayans Wiki Biography
Kim N. Wayans better known as Kim Wayans has an estimated net worth which is up to date over 8 million dollars. With such a high net worth Kim is one of the millionaires in the entertainment industry. Wayans has earned her net worth as an actress, writer, producer and director. Kim is one of big Wayans family, her siblings as follows Nadia Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Damon Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans are also well known in the entertainment industry. Kim N. Wayans was born on October 16, 1961 in New York City, U.S.
Kim Wayans Net Worth $8 Million
Her mother, Elvira Wayans, worked as a homemaker and social worker, whereas her father, Howell Wayans, worked as a supermarket manager. Her family confessed the faith of Jehovah Witnesses. Kim graduated from Wesleyan University. Kim Wayans began her career as well as the accumulation of her net worth in 1987 with the role in the film ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ directed, co-written and produced by Robert Townsend. The same year she appeared in the television series ‘A Different World’ created by Bill Cosby where she had a role of Allison for a year and ‘China Beach’ created by William Broyles, Jr. and John Sacret Young. In the beginning of Kim’s career she has also appeared as a nightclub singer in ‘I’m Gonna Git You Sucka’ which was directed, written by and starring by her brother Keenen Ivory Wayans. Later, she had a small role in the situation comedy ‘Dream On’ created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane. From 1990 till 1993 Kim added much to her net worth appearing in a number of roles in television series ‘In Living Color’ created by her brothers Keenen Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans. In 1994 Wayans appeared in films ‘Floundering’ written and directed by Peter McCarthy and ‘A Low Down Dirty Shame’ directed, written by and starring Keenen Ivory Wayans.
From 1995 till 1998 Wayans increased her net worth starring in television series ‘In the House’ created by Winifred Hervey and appearing in the sitcom ‘The Wayans Bros.’ created by Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Leslie Ray and David Steven Simon. In 1996 Kim had a small role in the comedy film ‘Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood’ directed by Paris Barclay. In addition to this the film was produced by her brother Keenen Ivory Wayans and written by Kim Wayan’s other two brothers Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, who also both took the leading roles. From 1996 till 1997 Kim voiced animated series titled ‘Waynehead’ created by Damon Wayans. In 2002 she appeared in the main cast of ‘Juwanna Mann’ directed by Jesse Vaughan. In 2009 she had a role in ‘Dance Flick’ directed by Damien Dante Wayans. The peak of Kim’s career was the film ‘Pariah’ directed by Dee Rees where she co-starred with Adepero Oduye and Aasha Davis. For her role she was nominated for the The Black Reel Award which has also increased Kim Wayans net worth and popularity. Since 2013 she is in the main cast of television series ‘Reckless’ directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Dana Stevens.
Full Name | Kim Wayans |
Net Worth | $8 Million |
Date Of Birth | October 16, 1961 |
Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, United States |
Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
Profession | Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter, Television producer, Television Director |
Education | Wesleyan University, Seward Park Campus |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Kevin Knotts |
Parents | Howell Wayans, Elvira Wayans |
Siblings | Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans |
Nicknames | Kim N. Wayans |
Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/kimwayans |
MySpace | http://www.myspace.com/kimwayans |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm0915462 |
Awards | TV Land Groundbreaking Show Award |
Nominations | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture |
Movies | ‘I'm Gonna Git You Sucka’, ‘Dream On’, ‘A Low Down Dirty Shame’, ‘In Living Color’, ‘Floundering’, ‘Juwanna Mann’ (2002), ‘Dance Flick’ (2009) |
TV Shows | Reckless, In the House, Waynehead, In Living Color, Thugaboo |
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1 | Attended and graduated from Wesleyan University. |
2 | Sister of Dwayne Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Nadia Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans. Also has sisters Elvira, Diedre, and Vonnie. Cousin of Craig Wayans. Aunt of Damon Wayans Jr., Michael Wayans, Cara Mia Wayans, Kyla Wayans, Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans Jr., Nala Wayans, Bella Wayans, and Damien Dante Wayans. |
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Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Ray Meets Helen | 2016 | post-production | Faye |
New Girl | 2016 | TV Series | Susan |
Hit the Floor | 2016 | TV Series | Karen Halford |
Hawaii Five-0 | 2015 | TV Series | Diane |
Reckless | 2014 | TV Series | Vi Briggs |
The Soul Man | 2013 | TV Series | Dr. Owens |
Criminal Minds | 2012 | TV Series | Darlene Beckett |
Pariah | 2011/I | | Audrey |
Dance Flick | 2009 | | Ms. Dontwannabebothered |
What News? | 2007 | TV Movie | Pearl 'Lightning' Davis |
Thugaboo: A Miracle on D-Roc's Street | 2006 | TV Movie | Momma (voice) |
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness | 2006 | TV Movie | Momma / Joyce (voice) |
Juwanna Mann | 2002 | | Latisha Jansen |
In Living Color | 1990-2001 | TV Series | Various / Mathilda Hedley / Mrs. Keegan / ... |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 2000 | TV Series | Jackie-In-The-Box / Lulu |
The Wayans Bros. | 1995-1998 | TV Series | Sheila |
Getting Personal | 1998 | TV Series | Rhonda |
In the House | 1995-1998 | TV Series | Tonia Harris |
Critics and Other Freaks | 1997 | | Bettina |
Waynehead | 1996-1997 | TV Series | Mom |
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | 1996 | | Mrs. Johnson |
Talking About Sex | 1994 | | Andie Norman |
A Low Down Dirty Shame | 1994 | | Diane |
Floundering | 1994 | | Unemployment |
Dream On | 1990 | TV Series | Nicki |
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | 1988 | | Nightclub Singer |
China Beach | 1988 | TV Series | Cameo Candette |
A Different World | 1987-1988 | TV Series | Allison |
Hollywood Shuffle | 1987 | | Customer in Chair |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness | 2006 | TV Movie executive producer | |
My Wife and Kids | | TV Series producer - 30 episodes, 2003 - 2004 supervising producer - 26 episodes, 2004 - 2005 | |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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My Wife and Kids | | TV Series executive story editor - 27 episodes, 2002 - 2003 story editor - 13 episodes, 2002 | |
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | 1988 | assistant: Mr. Wayans and Mr. Craig | |
Eddie Murphy: Raw | 1987 | Documentary assistant: Mr Townsend/Mr Wayans | |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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My Wife and Kids | | TV Series written by - 15 episodes, 2002 - 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2003 | |
Soul Train Comedy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | |
In Living Color | 1992 | TV Series special material - 1 episode | |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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In Living Color | 1990-1992 | TV Series performer - 9 episodes | |
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka | 1988 | performer: "When the Saints Go Marchin' In" | |
Director
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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My Wife and Kids | 2004-2005 | TV Series 4 episodes | |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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A Haunted House | 2013 | special thanks | |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Talk | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Criminal Minds: The Profiler's Handbook: Cooperative Vigilantism | 2013 | Video short | Herself |
Why We Laugh: Funny Women | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
Oprah's Next Chapter | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
10th Annual TV Land Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Herself |
ES.TV HD | 2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Chelsea Lately | 2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2011 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
78th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | 2009 | TV Movie | Herself |
The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2004 | TV Series | Herself |
Random Acts of Comedy | 1999 | TV Series | Herself |
It's Hot in Here: UPN Fall Preview | 1996 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1996 | TV Series | Herself |
Soul Train Comedy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
Soul Train | 1993 | TV Series documentary | Herself - Guest Host |
Wisecracks | 1992 | Documentary | Herself |
The Chuck Woolery Show | 1991 | TV Series | Herself |
The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime | 1991 | TV Special documentary | Various Characters |
Eddie Murphy: Raw | 1987 | Documentary | Interviewed Fan (uncredited) |
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Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2012 | Groundbreaking Show | TV Land Awards | | In Living Color (1990) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2012 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress | Pariah (2011) |
2012 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Pariah (2011) |
2012 | Chlotrudis Award | Chlotrudis Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Pariah (2011) |
2012 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Pariah (2011) |
2005 | BET Comedy Award | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids (2001) |
2005 | BET Comedy Award | BET Comedy Awards | Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series | My Wife and Kids (2001) |
Known for movies
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