Damon Wayans Jr., 1982
Writers · November 18, 1982
Damon Wayans Jr.
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Damon Wayans Jr. is 43 years old, born November 18, 1982 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Damon Wayans Jr. is an American actor and comedian who anchored two hit network sitcoms back-to-back. He starred as Brad Williams on ABC's Happy Endings (2011–2013), earning a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination, then played Coach on Fox's New Girl (2014–2015). He voiced Wasabi in Disney's Big Hero 6 and has hosted CBS's Raid the Cage since 2023. Born November 18, 1982, as the son of comedian Damon Wayans, he carries the family legacy with Scorpio directness.
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Biography
Damon Wayans Jr. built a career straddling network comedy and voice work, becoming one of the most visible second-generation Wayans in the 2010s. He starred as Brad Williams in ABC's Happy Endings (2011–2013), the role that earned him a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination in 2012. He followed that run as Coach in Fox's New Girl (2014–2015), cementing himself as a reliable ensemble player on primetime. Beyond live-action, he provided the voice of Wasabi in Disney's Big Hero 6 (2014), broadening his reach to animated audiences. Since 2023, Wayans has hosted the CBS game show Raid the Cage.
Wayans is the oldest son of actor and comedian Damon Wayans, positioning him within a sprawling comedy dynasty that includes uncles Keenen Ivory Wayans, Dwayne Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, as well as aunt Kim Wayans. Born November 18, 1982, in the United States, his life-path number 4 aligns with his steady, structural approach to ensemble work and recurring roles. As a Scorpio, his tenacity in landing and maintaining high-profile TV roles reflects the sign's determination. His work spans screenwriting and acting, occupations rooted in narrative craft and character embodiment.
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Trivia
- He is the oldest son of comedian Damon Wayans and nephew to four other Wayans siblings in the entertainment industry.
- He earned a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination in 2012 for his role as Brad Williams on Happy Endings.
- He voiced Wasabi, the comic-relief tech expert, in Disney's Big Hero 6 (2014).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Damon Wayans Jr. succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Damon Wayans Jr.?
- Damon Wayans Jr. is 43 years old (born November 18, 1982).
- When is Damon Wayans Jr.'s birthday?
- Damon Wayans Jr. was born on November 18, 1982.
- What is Damon Wayans Jr.'s zodiac sign?
- Damon Wayans Jr. is a Scorpio, born November 18, 1982.
- What is Damon Wayans Jr.'s Chinese zodiac sign?
- Damon Wayans Jr. was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Damon Wayans Jr. from?
- Damon Wayans Jr. is from United States.
- What does Damon Wayans Jr. do?
- Damon Wayans Jr. is a writer.
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