The Wayans family /ˈweɪ.ənz/ is an American family with many successful directors, screenwriters, comedians and actors. Their parents are Howell and Elvira Wayans and there are ten siblings in the first generation. The second generation has a few currently working in the entertainment industry as well.Dwayne Kim Wayans (born 1956), American writer and composerKeenen Ivory Wayans (born 1958), American actor, comedian, director and writer. He has five children.Jolie Ivory Imani Wayans (born 1992)Nala Wayans (born 1996)Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jr. (born 1998)Bella Wayans (born 2001)Daphne Ivory Wayans (born 2003)Damon Wayans, Sr. (born 1960), American actor, comedian and producer. He has two sons and two daughters.Damon Wayans, Jr. (born 1982), American actor, comedian, and screenwriterMichael Wayans (born 1985), American actorCara Mia Wayans (born 1987), American actressKyla Wayans (born 1991), American actressKim Wayans (born 1961), American actressShawn Wayans (born 1971), American actor and writer has three childrenLaila Wayans (born 1999)Illia Wayans (born 2003)Marlon Wayans (born 2005)Marlon Wayans (born 1972), American actor and writer. He has two children.Shawn Howell Wayans (born 2001)Amai Zackary WayansNadia Wayans, American actressElvira Wayans, American screenwriterDamien Wayans (born 1980), American actor, screenwriter, television producer, and directorChaunté Wayans (born 1982), American actress, comedienne and editorDiedre Wayans, American screenwriter and producerCraig Wayans, American screenwriter, television producer, director, and actorSummer Wayans, American model, actressGregg Wayans, American actor, comedianJustin Wayans-BensonJamel Wayans-BensonBrandee Wayans-BensonVonnie Wayans, American screenwriter