Kim Wayans (born October 16, 1961 in New York City, New York, USA) is an American actress, writer, producer and director whose sharp comedic timing and versatile performances have made her a memorable presence across television and film for more than three decades. She first gained wide recognition as a cast member and writer on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series In Living Color (1990–1994), where her portrayals of original characters and celebrity impressions helped define the show’s edgy, satirical voice and established her as part of the influential Wayans family comedy legacy.

In the years that followed, Wayans maintained a steady career in both genres, appearing in films such as A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994), Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) and the sports comedy Juwanna Mann (2002), while also earning acclaim for her dramatic turn as Audrey in the indie film Pariah (2011), a performance that garnered multiple nominations including an NAACP Image Award, Black Reel Awards and Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actress.

On television, Wayans has appeared in a wide spectrum of series across decades, from sitcoms like In the House and My Wife and Kids to guest roles on New Girl, Hawaii Five‑0 and The Soul Man, as well as recurring roles on Boomerang, Marlon and A Black Lady Sketch Show. She has also worked behind the camera as a director, writer and producer on sitcoms including My Wife and Kids, Bunk’d, The Neighborhood and, most recently, the CBS comedy Poppa’s House (2024), where she served as director, co‑executive producer and writer.

In 2026, Wayans returned to the big screen as part of the ensemble cast of Scary Movie 6, the latest installment of the long‑running horror‑comedy franchise created by her brothers, bringing her unique comedic flair back to mainstream film audiences.

Expanding her creative footprint in the digital era, she launched her own character‑driven comedy sketch series on YouTube titled Still Got It with Izzi Fabulous (2026), showcasing her talent as both performer and creator while exploring themes of love, aging and identity with irreverent humor.

With a career that seamlessly blends iconic sketch comedy, dramatic depth and multifaceted behind‑the‑scenes contributions, Kim Wayans continues to evolve as an entertainer whose work resonates across generations of audiences.