Marlon Wayans' net worth (2025), siblings, wife, movies and TV shows

Marlon Wayans' net worth (2025), siblings, wife, movies and TV shows

Marlon Wayans is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, director and model. He is widely recognised for his prominent roles in TV shows and movies such as White Chicks (2004), Little Man (2006), and Dance Flick (2009). What is Marlon Wayans' net worth?

Marlon Wayans at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California (L). Marlon Wayans at SiriusXM Studios in New York City (R).
Marlon Wayans at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California (L). Marlon Wayans at SiriusXM Studios in New York City (R). Photo: Amy Sussman, Santiago Felipe (modified by author)
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Marlon Wayans is a member of the famous Wayans family. He has been in the entertainment industry since 1988 and boasts over 50 acting credits. As one of the most notable people in the entertainment industry, many wonder how much Marlon Wayans’ net worth could be.

Profile summary

Full name

Marlon Lamont Wayans

Gender

Male

Date of birth

23 July 1972

Age

52 years old (as of May 2025)

Zodiac

Leo

Place of birth

New York City, New York, United States

Current residence

Encino, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

African-American

Sexuality

Straight

Religion

Christianity

Height in inches

6’

Height in centimetres

183

Weight in pounds

179

Weight in kilograms

81

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Mother

Elvira Alethia

Father

Howell Wayans

Relationship status

Single

Children

3

School

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts

University

Howard University

Profession

Comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, director, model

Net worth

$40 million

Instagram

@marlonwayans

X (Twitter)

@MarlonWayans

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What is Marlon Wayan’s net worth in 2025?

According to Celebrity Net Worth and Wealthy Gorilla, the American actor has an alleged net worth of $40 million. He is a successful comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer and director career.

Marlon took on multiple roles in the 2013 film A Haunted House and its 2014 sequel, serving as star, writer, and producer. The initial instalment grossed $60 million globally, an impressive feat considering its modest $2.5 million budget.

In 2016, Marlon Wayans sold his home in Sherman Oaks, California, for $1.5 million. He bought the house in 2006 for $1.525 million.

Facts about Marlon Wayans
Fast five facts about Marlon Wayans. Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images (modified by author)
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Marlon Wayans' age and background

The American comedian was born on 23 July 1972 in New York City, New York, United States. He is 52 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Leo. Marlon Wayans’ parents are Elvira Wayans, a homemaker and social worker and Howell Wayans, a supermarket manager.

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He grew up alongside nine siblings, and he is the youngest. He has four brothers named Shawn, Dwayne, Keenan and Damon and five sisters named Kim, Nadia, Devonne, Elvira and Diedre. The Wayans siblings have all pursued various careers in the entertainment industry, involving themselves in comedy and filming.

Marlon Wayans' siblings have written, directed, produced, and starred in multiple movies and TV series, such as the Scary Movie (film series), The Wayans Bros., In Living Color, White Chicks, My Wife and Kids and Little Man.

Wayans completed his high school education at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. He later enrolled at Howard University in Washington, D.C. However, he dropped out after two years.

Marlon Wayans' movies and TV shows

Marlon Wayans gained prominence in the early '90s, working on various projects alongside his brothers, including the sketch comedy series In Living Color (1992-1993) and the sitcom The Wayans Bros (1995-1999).

Besides being a comedian and actor, Marlon is a producer. He served as a producer for the initial two instalments of the Scary Movie franchise, where he and his brother Shawn were credited as writers and co-stars.

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Marlon has partnered with former Funny or Die co-founder Randy Adams to create What the Funny, an online destination for urban comedy. He also created the comedy competition television show Funniest Wins, which aired on TBS from June to August 2014. Below is a list of movies and TV shows he has appeared in.

Year

Movie/TV show

Role

2023

Air

George Raveling

2022

The Curse of Bridge Hollow

Howard Gordon

2022

Bel-Air

Lou

2021

Respect

Ted White

2020

On the Rocks

Dean

2019

Sextuplets

Alan

2017–2018

Marlon

Marlon Wayne

2017

Naked

Rob Anderson

2016

Fifty Shades of Black

Christian Black

2016

Animals.

Ry-Ry (voice)

2014

A Haunted House 2

Malcolm Johnson

2013

The Heat

Special Agent Levy

2013

A Haunted House

Malcolm Johnson

2011

Childrens Hospital

Dr. Black

2010

Marmaduke

Lightning

2009

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Rip Cord

2009

Dance Flick

Mr Moody

2007

Norbit

Buster "Bust-A-Move" Perkin

2006

Little Man

Calvin Sims

2006

Six Degrees

Homeless Guy

2004

White Chicks

Marcus Copeland

2004

The Ladykillers

Gawain MacSam

2001

Scary Movie 2

Shorty Meeks

2000

Dungeons & Dragons

Snails

2000

Scary Movie

Shorty Meeks

1992–1993

In Living Color

Various

1995–1999

The Wayans Bros.

Marlon Williams

1992

Mo' Money

Seymour Stewart

1988

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Pedestrian

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Who is Marlon Wayans’ wife?

The American actor is not married and has never been married before. He is currently presumed single. He was previously in a long-term relationship with Angela Zackery from 1992 to 2013.

Marlon Wayans at Regency Village Theatre on 27 March 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Marlon Wayans at Amazon Studios' world premiere of "AIR" at Regency Village Theatre on 27 March 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Rodin Eckenroth
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Marlon and Angela have two sons, Kai, born on 24 May 2000 and Shawn, born on 3 February 2002. Although he once called Angela his 'ex-wife', he said in a 2021 interview with Essence that he had never married.

I never got married because I knew my mom needed me. Women sometimes want to battle for your attention, they want to battle for your love, they want to be the one. Me and my mama share the same birthday. I’m not trying to hear you.

Does Marlon Wayans have a daughter?

Wayans shares a daughter named Axl with his ex-girlfriend Brittany Moreland. Recently, Brittany filed for full custody of their 15-month-old daughter. According to the filing, Moreland is seeking Axl's full legal and physical custody but is asking that the actor receive visitation rights.

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On 21 March 2024, Wayans spoke with The Shade Room, responding to Moreland's legal filings. He said:

All love, all God. The baby isn't a secret. The mama has been posted. But I chose to keep the baby's private life private. Ain't nobody's business. Social media is toxic and dangerous, and I'd like to keep her peace.

What is Marlon Wayans’ height?

The television and film producer stands at 6 feet or 183 centimetres tall. He weighs approximately 179 pounds or 81 kilograms.

FAQs

  1. Who is Marlon Wayans? He is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, producer, director and model.
  2. Where is Marlon Wayans from? He was born in New York City, New York, United States.
  3. How old is Marlon Wayans? He is 52 years old as of 2025. He was born on 23 July 1972.
  4. Who are Marlon Wayans’ parents? His parents are Elvira Wayans and Howell Wayans.
  5. Are Shawn and Marlon Wayans twins? Shawn and Marlon Wayans are not twins.
  6. Who is Marlon Wayans' wife? The actor is not married. He is presumed single at the moment.
  7. Does Marlon Wayans have kids? He has three children, two sons and a daughter.
  8. What is Marlon Wayans’ net worth? He has an estimated net worth of $40 million.

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