Career Timeline of Marlon Wayans: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Marlon Wayans built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Marlon Wayans is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, prominent for his collaborations with his brother Shawn Wayans. He gained recognition through The WB sitcom *The Wayans Bros.* and comedic films like *Don't Be a Menace*, *Scary Movie*, *Scary Movie 2*, *White Chicks*, *Little Man*, and *Dance Flick*. Wayans is slated to appear in future installments of his popular franchises, including *Scary Movie 6* and *White Chicks 2*.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1992: In Living Color Appearance

Between 1992 and 1993, Marlon Wayans appeared with his siblings on the sketch comedy show In Living Color. In 1992, Wayans was originally considered for the role of Robin in the film Batman Returns, but his character was omitted.

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1993: In Living Color Appearance

Between 1992 and 1993, Marlon Wayans appeared with his siblings on the sketch comedy show In Living Color.

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1994: Above the Rim Film Credit

In 1994, Marlon Wayans appeared in Above the Rim.

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1995: Batman Forever Casting

In 1995 Marlon Wayans was formally signed to the role of Robin in the sequel Batman Forever, but was ultimately recast.

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1995: The Wayans Bros. Premiere

In 1995, Marlon Wayans began starring with his brother Shawn Wayans on The WB sitcom The Wayans Bros.

1996: Don't Be a Menace Release

In 1996, Marlon Wayans starred in the comedy film Don't Be a Menace.

1997: The 6th Man Film Credit

In 1997, Marlon Wayans appeared in The 6th Man.

1999: The Wayans Bros. Co-starring Role

From 1995 until 1999, Marlon Wayans co-starred in the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. with his brother Shawn Wayans.

1999: The Wayans Bros. Ends

In 1999, Marlon Wayans's sitcom with his brother Shawn Wayans, The Wayans Bros., ended.

2000: Requiem for a Dream Film Credit

In 2000, Marlon Wayans appeared in Requiem for a Dream, a psychological drama film.

2000: Scary Movie Series Production and Other Appearances

In 2000, Marlon Wayans produced the first two films of the Scary Movie series, and appeared as Tyrone C. Love in Requiem for a Dream and as Snails in Dungeons & Dragons. He and Shawn also hosted the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.

2000: Scary Movie Release

In 2000, Marlon Wayans starred in the comedy film Scary Movie.

2001: Scary Movie Series Production

In 2001, Marlon Wayans produced the first two films of the Scary Movie series.

2001: Scary Movie 2 Release

In 2001, Marlon Wayans starred in Scary Movie 2.

2004: White Chicks Release

In 2004, Marlon Wayans starred in the comedy film White Chicks.

2006: Little Man Release

In 2006, Marlon Wayans starred in the comedy film Little Man.

2007: Norbit Film Credit

In 2007, Marlon Wayans appeared in Norbit.

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2009: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra Film Credit

In 2009, Marlon Wayans appeared in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

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2009: Dance Flick Release

In 2009, Marlon Wayans starred in Dance Flick.

2013: The Heat and A Haunted House Film Credits

In 2013, Marlon Wayans appeared in The Heat and A Haunted House.

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2014: The Wayans Brothers Tour

In 2014, Marlon Wayans and his brothers traveled the U.S. with "The Wayans Brothers Tour." He also created the comedy competition television show Funniest Wins, which aired on TBS in 2014.

2014: A Haunted House 2 Film Credit

In 2014, Marlon Wayans appeared in A Haunted House 2.

2016: Fifty Shades of Black Film Credit

In 2016, Marlon Wayans appeared in Fifty Shades of Black.

September 2017: YouTube Channel Launch

In September 2017, Variety announced that Marlon Wayans would partner with LA-based entertainment company Shots Studios to launch a YouTube channel.

2017: Naked Film Credit

In 2017, Marlon Wayans appeared in Naked.

2017: Marlon Sitcom

In 2017, Marlon Wayans co-wrote and starred in the NBC sitcom Marlon, which ran for two seasons.

2019: Sextuplets Film Credit

In 2019, Marlon Wayans appeared in Sextuplets.

2020: On the Rocks Film Credit

In 2020, Marlon Wayans appeared in On the Rocks.

2020: HBO Max Deal

In 2020, Marlon Wayans signed a deal with HBO Max.

August 2021: Batman '89 Comic Book Publication

In August 2021, a comic book adaptation of the original concept, Batman '89, began publication by DC Entertainment, using Marlon Wayans's likeness for Robin.