Mike Wayans was born on the 28th March 1985, in Los Angeles, California USA, and is an actor, composer, and comedian, but also known as Damon Wayans’ son. Mike has had notable roles in movies such as “Blankman” (1994), “Dance Flick” (2009), and in the TV series “My Wife and Kids” (2001-2003) – following his father’s footsteps certainly helped him increase his net worth. Wayans has been an active member of the entertainment industry since 1994.
Have you ever wondered how rich Mike Wayans is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Wayans’ net worth is $2.5 million, which has been accumulated through his successful career as an actor, however, Mike also works as a composer and stand-up comedian which also improves his wealth.
Mike Wayans Net Worth $2.5 Million
Michael Richard Wayans was born into a family of well-known actors and comedians. His father is Damon Wayans, known for such films as “The Last Boy Scout” (1991), “Blankman” (1994), “Major Payne” (1995), “Bulletproof” (1996), and “Bamboozled” (2000). Mike’s mother is Lisa Thorner, and he has younger sister Cara Mia Wayans. His older brother Damon Wayans Jr. is known for movies like “The Other Guys” (2010), “Let’s Be Cops” (2014), “Big Hero 6” (2014), and “How to Be Single” (2016). He is the nephew of Nadia Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Dwayne Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Elvira Wayans, Diedre Wayans, and Vonnie Wayans.
Mike started his acting career in his father’s comedy movie “Blankman” (1994), as a young Darryl Walker. Unlike his brother Damon Wayans Jr., Mike didn’t frequently appear in TV and films, so his next role was in the series “My Wife and Kids” from 2001 to 2003, created and starring Damon Wayans, while Mike appeared in five episodes playing himself. He excelled as a composer in the comedy TV show “The Underground” (2006), in which he composed the theme music for all 11 episodes. Wayans has regularly worked as a stand-up comedian in numerous clubs in Los Angeles County, and it has helped him in increasing his net worth. Hs latest role was in Damien Dante Wayans’ comedy “Dance Flick” (2009), starring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Shoshana Bush.
Regarding his personal life, Mike Wayans has been in a relationship with Vanessa Simmons for years, and the pair has a daughter . Vanessa is a daughter of famous rapper Rev. Joseph “Run” Simmons’, one of the members of a cult hip-hop band “Run DMC”. She also appears in the reality show “Run’s House” on MTV. Vanessa didn’t want to marry while pregnant, and she said that Mike and she are planning a wedding. They’re still not married but had an unforgettable baby shower at the Sugar Factory in Hollywood, with the Simmons and Wayans families, singer Tyrese Gibson, and many others celebrities.
