Damon Wayans Jr.

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Summary

Damon Wayans Jr. is an actor, comedian, and writer known for Happy Endings, New Girl, and Poppa’s House. His screen work is largely comedy, including ensemble sitcoms and family stories. He has said his production company aims to work with diverse voices and that he wants to pursue protagonists who are not traditionally centered; he has also publicly welcomed efforts to increase leads of color on television. After old anti-LGBTQ tweets resurfaced, he called them immature and hurtful and said he regretted them.