Kim Wayans
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Wayans in 2012 | |
| Born | Kimberly Nichole Wayans October 16, 1961 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Wesleyan University (BA) |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | Kevin Knotts |
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| Family | Wayans family |
Kimberly Nichole Wayans (/ˈweɪ.ənz/ WAY-ənz; born October 16, 1961) is an American actress, comedian and director. She is best known for her numerous roles on the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color (1990–1993), and as Tonia Harris on the NBC/UPN sitcom In the House (1995–1998). Wayans also starred as Audrey in the drama film Pariah (2011), for which she was nominated for a Black Reel Award and an NAACP Image Award.
Wayans has directed episodes for several television shows, including the sitcoms My Wife and Kids and The Neighborhood as well as the Disney Channel original series Just Roll with It and Bunk'd.
She is the sister of Dwayne Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, and aunt of Damon Wayans Jr., among others.