Marlon Wayans Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Marlon Wayans Net Worth (Money & Salary)
December 3, 2024
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Find Out Marlon Wayans’ Net Worth and Salary

Marlon Wayans, the American comedian, actor, producer, writer, and director, boasts a net worth of $40 million. Marlon belongs to the renowned Wayans comedy family and frequently collaborates with his brother, Shawn Wayans. He is recognized for his roles in “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” (1988), “Scary Movie” (2000), and “White Chicks” (2004). His TV appearances include “In Living Color” and “The Wayans Bros.”

Background

Marlon Lamont Wayans was born on July 23, 1972, in New York City, New York, to Elvira and Howell Wayans. Raised in the New York City housing projects, he is the youngest of 10 siblings. Wayans’ initial job was at a pizza shop when he was just 11. He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and later briefly went to Howard University in Washington, D.C., before pursuing acting.

Professional Journey

Marlon Wayans gained fame in the early ’90s through collaborations with his siblings on projects like “In Living Color” and “The Wayans Bros.” He was part of “In Living Color” from 1992 to 1995 and featured in “The Wayans Bros.,” which aired from 1995 to 1999. Marlon not only starred in but also co-created the latter. He has appeared in numerous blockbuster movies and notably contributed to the success of the “Scary Movie” series. His work on the first movie, with a budget of $19 million, garnered a worldwide box office revenue of $280 million.

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Additionally, he wrote, produced, and starred in the 2013 film “A Haunted House” and its sequel in 2014. The first installment, made with a $2.5 million budget, earned $60 million globally. Marlon also ventured into digital media with “What The Funny” and acted in movies like “50 Shades of Black” and “Naked.”

In 2017, NBC aired his sitcom “Marlon” for 10 episodes, later picked up by Netflix for a second season. Although the show was canceled in 2018, it was inspired by Marlon’s life.

Perspectives on Life

In September 1992, Marlon Wayans began a relationship with Angela Zackery, culminating in marriage in 2005 and a subsequent divorce in March 2013. They share two children: Amai Zackery Wayans (born May 24, 2000) and Shawn Howell Wayans (born February 3, 2002).

Marlon is part of the celebrity Wayans family, with siblings such as Keenen Ivory, Nadia, Shawn, Dwayne, Damon, Sr., and Kim Wayans. He also has a cousin, Craig Wayans, and a list of nieces and nephews. Marlon went to high school with Jennifer Aniston, is close friends with Omar Epps, Duane Martin, and Pamela Anderson, and has a soft spot for dogs, especially Shilow, his kids’ labradoodle named after Shiloh Jolie-Pitt.

He admires comedians Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy and counts Jay Z, Nas, and Biggie as his favorite rappers. Marlon is a supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Knicks and maintained a close friendship with the late Tupac Shakur until the rapper’s passing in 1996.

Property Portfolio

In 2016, Marlon Wayans sold his Sherman Oaks, California home for $1.5 million, which he had acquired in 2006 for $1.525 million. The Mediterranean-style property, constructed in 2005, includes five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, open-plan living areas, marble and hardwood floors, and direct access to a swimming pool and spa.

2025 and 2026 data are based on information from 2023 and 2024, with projections extended to 2027 and 2028.

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