Gregg Wayans

Gregg Wayans
Born (1988-12-26) December 26, 1988
Los Angeles, California, United States
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present
FamilyWayans family

Gregory Wayans-Benson Jr. (/ˈweɪ.ənz/ WAY-ənz; born December 26, 1988) is an American actor. He is a member of the Wayans family.

Early life

Wayans was born in Los Angeles, California to Diedra Wayans. He is a member of the Wayans family, which includes his uncles Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, his aunt Kim Wayans, and his older brother Craig Wayans. He is cousins with Damien Dante Wayans, Chaunté Wayans, and Damon Wayans Jr.[1]

Career

Wayans began his career in 2009 with a small appearance in the comedy film Dance Flick, created by and starring many of his family members.[1] He later made a brief appearance in the 2012 film We the Party.[2]

In 2013, Wayans had a recurring role in the Cinemax series Zane's The Jump Off.[3][4] That same year, he starred in the Bounce TV sitcom My Crazy Roommate.[2][5] He appeared in drama film Alison's Choice in 2015.[6] He later appeared in the 2017 paranormal suspense thriller Urban Myths.[7] He also had brief roles in the Marlon Wayans-led films A Haunted House 2 in 2014 and Fifty Shades of Black in 2016.[8]

In 2018, he starred in the Up TV romantic comedy film The Time Capsule,[9] as well as the television series Polygonerz.[10] In 2020, it was announced that Wayans would play the lead role in the Freeform comedy pilot None of the Above,[11] which was ultimately not picked up.[12]

Wayans starred in the Christina Milian-led thriller film Body Language,[13] which premiered at the 2024 Screamfest Horror Film Festival.[14] The following year, he starred in the short film It's Only Crazy..., which premiered on the streaming service The Brick TV.[15] Wayans will appear in the upcoming horror parody film, Scary Movie, the sixth installment in the Scary Movie franchise, scheduled for release in summer 2026.[16]

Personal life

Wayans has a daughter.[17]

Wayans volunteered for Habitat for Humanity's 2019 Hollywood Build to help build a 10-home community in Culver City, California.[18][19]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Dance Flick Mr. Moody's Favorite Student Credited as Gregory Wayans Benson Jr.
2012 We the Party Basketball Player 3
2014 A Haunted House 2 Police Officer
Merry Ex-Mas Devon Credited as Greg Wayans
2015 Alison's Choice D'Shawn
2016 Fifty Shades of Black Gregg
2017 Urban Myths Kevin
2018 The Time Capsule Peter Silver
2019 Sextuplets Alan Double
2024 Body Language Nick
2025 It's Only Crazy... Dylon James Short film
2026 Scary Movie Brad Meeks

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Zane's The Jump Off Harris Recurring role
My Crazy Roomate Sloan Simmons
2015 Reconcilable Differences Terrance
2017–2018 Marlon Mitchell / Andre / Shane 3 episodes
2018 Polygonerz Harper Main role
2019 Kidding Tyler Episode: "I Wonder What Grass Tastes Like"
2020 Alexa & Katie N/a Stand-in
2021 The Unicorn Carl Episode: "Out with the Old"
None of the Above Cannon Wiggs Television pilot
2025 Poppa's House Interviewer Episode: "Say Wha?!"

References

  1. ^ a b Clarendon, Dan (2024-10-20). "Get to Know the Wayans Family and Their Film and TV Projects Together". TV Insider. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  2. ^ a b "Gregg Wayans Stars in new Bounce TV Series, My Crazy Roommate". The Birmingham Times. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  3. ^ Sykes, Shamika (2013-11-11). "All About: Gregg Wayans". Memoirs of A Party Girl. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. ^ Burrell, Thomas C. (2013-05-16). "Author Zane, and Cast of Cinemax's 'The Jump Off' Discuss Roles". Parle Mag. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  5. ^ Herbert, Geoff (2013-12-07). "Bounce TV: First African-American broadcast network partners with Syracuse TV station". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  6. ^ Mahoney, Karen (2017-07-26). "Powerful pro-life film is already saving lives". Celebrate Life Magazine. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
  7. ^ Cavitt, Mark (2017-09-19). "'Urban Myths' movie premiere to benefit The Rainbow Connection, help grant wishes of sick children". The Oakland Press. Archived from the original on April 3, 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
  8. ^ Scott, Sydney (2020-10-26). "Comedy Dynasty: The Incredibly Talented Wayans Family". Essence. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  9. ^ Bachchan, Vrinda (2020-10-18). "Time Capsule: Filming And Cast Details". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  10. ^ "Full Cast and Crew". Polygonerz. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (2020-11-16). "'None Of The Above': Gregg Wayans & Asjha Cooper To Star In Freeform Comedy Pilot; Full Cast Set". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  12. ^ White, Peter (2021-02-26). "'Single Drunk Female' Goes To Series At Freeform". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  13. ^ Grobar, Matt (2022-12-14). "Christina Milian & Steven Strait To Topline Thriller 'Body Language' From MarVista Entertainment; Annie Gonzalez, Gregg Wayans And Robert Belushi Also Set". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  14. ^ Topel, Fred (October 15, 2024). "Screamfest: Christina Milian put childhood nightmares to work in 'Body Language'". UPI. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  15. ^ "It's Only Crazy..." It's Only Crazy... Retrieved 2026-04-04.
  16. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 12, 2025). "Scary Movie 6 Adds Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans & Heidi Gardner; Sets Cheri Oteri and Chris Elliott To Return". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  17. ^ "PHOTOS: CELEBS AND THEIR KIDS ATTEND 'EARTH TO ECHO' SCREENING". BCK Online. 2014-06-17. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  18. ^ "Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles' 2019 Hollywood Build Raises nearly $300,000 for Affordable Housing". Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
  19. ^ ""We Nailed It On Our First Take!"; Raised Nearly $300,000". Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
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