Damon Wayans Jr. is an American actor known for his comedy movie Let's Be Cops (2014). Born in a family of actors, Wayans Jr. followed the footsteps of his father, Damon Kyle Wayans, who was one of the prominent actors in the entertainment industry.
Damon Wayans Jr., who initially enrolled at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, later studied acting at New York Film Academy and shaped his career.
Damon Wayans Jr. Married Life
Damon Wayans Jr., age 37, is married to his wife named Samara Saraiva, whom he first met back in 2014. It was love at first sight to both of the couples, who started dating after the encounter. Eventually, the lovebirds made their relationship public after appearing at the carpet during the premiere of Damon's movie 'Let's Be Cops.'
Damon Wayans Jr. and his wife, Samara Saraiva (©: BiographyPedia)
The lovely pair dated for a couple of years until Wayans Jr. popped up a question to Samara to marry him. They got engaged and later tied a knot in 2016 and have been together since then.
The lovebirds have crossed the milestone of nearly a half-decade of married life; however, they have not welcomed any children yet.
On the other hand, Damon Wayans Jr. is a dad of two daughters, namely with the 'Basketball Wives' star Aja Metoyer. Wayans Jr. and Metoyer dated for a few years and welcomed two kids together, which they co-parent, as of now. In 2018, he filed for full custody of his daughters, accusing his former girlfriend of neglect.
Damon Wayans Jr.'s Net Worth And Career Accolades
Damon Wayans Jr. has a net worth of $9 million from his professional career as an actor, as of 2020. He has been involved in the mainstream entertainment industry since the mid-90s. He first landed his role in the 1994 movie, Blankman as a young Kevin.
Damon Wayans Jr. (behind) in 'Lets Be Cops' (©: VOX)
Besides, he starred in several movies and tv shows, including My Wife and Kids (2001-04), The Underground (2006), Happy Endings: Happy Rides (2012), Second Generation Wayans (2013), Someone Marry Barry (2014), Let's Be Cops (2014), How to Be Single (2016), Super Troopers 2 (2018), Happy Together (2018-19), Happy Endings (2011-20), and many others.
Who Are Damon Wayans Jr. Parents?
Damon Wayans Jr. is the son of Damon Kyle Wayans and Lisa Marie Thorner, who were both actors. His father, Damons Wayans, is well-known for his work in Saturday Night Live, Bulletproof, Behind the Smile, The Underground, Happy Together, and others. Similarly, his mother is a former model.
Damon Wayans Jr. was born in 1982 in New York City, New York, in the United States, and his birthday is on 18 November. He stands at the height of 6 feet and 1 inch tall and weighs 82 kg or 181 lbs.
As an actor, he is represented by William Morris Endeavor (WME) and Rise Management.