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Biography:
Wayne Brady is an American actor, rapper, comedian, author, and TV personality who has achieved global recognition for his work on the Whose Line Is It Anyway improv comedy series? (1998–2006, 2013–to-be). He hosted several variety television shows including The Wayne Brady Show (2001–2004), Don’t Forget The Words! (2007-2009), and Let’s Make a Deal. He is also well known in the iconic sitcom How I Met Your Mother (2006-2014) for playing the recurring character of James Stinson. He has appeared in theatre musicals such as Chicago (2004), Rent (2010), Kinky Boots (2015-2016) and Hamilton (2017) in addition to his extensive work on television. His first studio album titled A Long Time Coming (2008) on the US Heat charts had peaked at number 2.
Born Name
Wayne Alphonso Brady
Nick Name
Wayne
Age
Wayne Brady is currently 47 according to his birthdate June 02, 1972
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Columbus, Georgia, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
United States
Education
Wayne had graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida in 1989. In 1990, he had joined the University of Miami.
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Comedian, Producer, TV Personality
Family
- Father – He had served in the military.
- Mother – Linda Marie Newton (Healthcare Worker)
- Siblings – Kim Brady (Sister)
- Others – Valerie Petersen (Paternal Grandmother)
Manager
He is represented by Creative Artists Agency, Booking Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Genre
Contemporary R&B, Children’s Music, R&B
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Peak Records/Concord Music
- Walt Disney Records
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Wayne has dated –
- Diana Lasso (1993–1995) – Wayne got married to Diana Lasso on December 31, 1993. The couple was officially divorced on September 21, 1995.
- Mandie Taketa (1999–2007) – Wayne got married to dancer Mandie Taketa on April 3, 1999. They have a daughter together named Maile Masako Brady (b. February 3, 2003). The couple parted ways on April 5, 2006, and filed for divorce on July 2, 2007.
- Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas (2013-2017) – Rumor
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of West Indian descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Bald Headed
- Deadpan humor
- Often sports a beard or a goatee
- Affable smile
Brand Endorsements
Wayne has been featured in the TV commercials for –
- Church’s Chicken (1999)
- Bud Light (1999)
- McDonald’s (2002)
- Avaya (2002)
- International Delight (2003)
- Fifth/Third Equity FlexLine (2005)
- Wii Party U (2013)
- Publishers Clearing House (2018)
