About Kim Wayans
Kimberly Nichole Wayans ( WAY-ənz; born October 16, 1961) is an American actress, comedian and director. Having made her television debut as Allison in the first season of The Cosby Show spin-off A Different World, she became 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 starred as Audrey in the drama film Pariah, for which she was nominated for two Black Reel Awards and an NAACP Image Award in 2012. Wayans has directed episodes for television shows such as the sitcoms My Wife and Kids and The Neighborhood as well as the Disney Channel original series Bunk'd and Just Roll with It. She is the sister of Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, and aunt of Damon Wayans Jr., among others. == Early life == Wayans was born in Harlem, New York City, the daughter of Elvira Alethia (née Green), a homemaker and social worker, and Howell Stouten Wayans, a supermarket manager. One of ten siblings, she and her family lived in Fulton Houses, a housing project in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, and were Jehovah's Witnesses. Wayans graduated from Wesleyan University, where she studied English. == Career == Wayans made her film debut in Hollywood Shuffle (1987). Her earliest roles on television included a guest appearance on China Beach and as Allison on A Different World during its first season.
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