An Evening with Marlon Wayans
A dynamic comedic talent on both ends of the camera, Marlon Wayans is the recipient of the Festival’s Career Achievement Award. The actor will be on hand for a special in-person Tribute to discuss his impressive career and his artistic process.
Marlon Wayans is a talented actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director. Wayans reunited with brothers Keenen and Shawn Wayans to write and produce the 2026 hit Scary Movie. Currently on the road with his Wild Child Tour, Wayans is a prolific stand-up whose shows have, to date, yielded four specials, including Marlon Wayans: Good Grief, streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Wayans’ recent film credits include HIM, AIR, The Curse of Bridge Hollow, Respect, and On the Rocks. His collaborations as writer, producer, and star with Scary Movie director Michael Tiddes span comedy projects including Sextuplets, Naked, Fifty Shades of Black, A Haunted House and sequel A Haunted House 2. His creative partnerships with director Keenen Ivory Wayans have yielded such hit comedies as White Chicks, 2000’s Scary Movie, and its follow-up Scary Movie 2.
Wayans’ additional film credits include Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood; The Sixth Man; Requiem for a Dream; The Ladykillers, opposite Tom Hanks; Norbit; G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra; and The Heat, among others. On television, he starred and executive produced Marlon, along with In Living Color, Children’s Hospital, and Second Generation Wayans.
