There are very few people who can master multiple jobs at the same time and one among them is Marlon Wayans, who is not only a comedian, but also an actor, producer, and writer. He is most famous for his work in The Wayan Bros, a WB sitcom that was aired from 1995 to 1999. Besides that, he has appeared in many comedy films like Scary Movie, Don’t Be A Menace, Dance Flick, and Little Man.
With over three decades of experience under his belt, Marlon Wayans has emerged as a prominent name in Hollywood. Naturally, fans are often curious about his growth and financial success. We have put those details in this post.
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Early Life
Marlon Wayans’ full name is Marlon Lamont Wayans and he was born on 23rd July 1972, in New York City. He was raised alongside his nine siblings by his parents Howell Stouten Wayans and Elvira Alethia. While his father worked as a supermarket manager, his mother was a social worker and homemaker.
He attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York, where he learned acting and honed his skills to be better. He was only 11 years old when he started working his first job at a pizza shop. After graduating high school, he attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. for a brief period before dropping out to focus on his acting career.
Beginning of Career
Marlon’s career started in the early 1990s with the sketch comedy show In Living Color which was aired from 1992 to 1995.
Following his debut, he appeared in The Wayans Bros. in 1995 which helped him gain widespread attention. The sitcom was a hit, which helped Marlon build a strong fan base. Around this time, he also started acting in films and showcased his talent to the world.
Shot to Fame
Marlon’s big break arrived when he was cast in the Scary Movie franchise. People not only loved his role in the film, but it also proved to be one of the profitable projects for him.
Thereafter, he appeared in many films, including Dungeons & Dragons and Requiem for a Dream. In 2000, he was selected as a host for the MTV Video Music Awards.
Fast forward to 2013, he wrote and produced the film titled A Haunted House as well as the sequel in 2014. Later, he had the chance to have his sitcom on NBC. It was titled Marlon and lasted for 10 episodes.
Relationship
Marlon Wayans was in a relationship with Angela Zackery. The two started dating in 1992 and got married in 2005. Unfortunately, their marriage didn’t last forever as the two divorced in 2013. Together, they share two children.
Major Source of Income and Net Worth
As of 2025, Marlon Wayans’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million. He earns primarily through acting, writing, and producing films and TV shows. His comedy films have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide.
In addition to acting, Marlon has worked behind the scenes as a writer and producer, which helped him grow his wealth further.
