Damon Wayans
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Known throughout the world for his no-holds-barred comedic genius, Damon Wayans is best known as writer and star on FOX's Emmy Award-winning series, "In Living Color." There, he created some of the show's most iconic sketch characters, including "Homey the Clown," "Handiman" and outrageously gay film critic "Blaine" from "Men on Film." His writing for the series earned him two Emmy Award nominations.Wayans also starred in, co-created and executive-produced the hit comedy series "My Wife and Kids." The series received numerous awards, including the 2002 People's Choice Award for Favorite New Television Comedy Series and Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series.
He also created, executive-produced and starred in the comedic sketch show "The Underground." Additional television credits include the half-hour FOX comedy "Damon," in which he starred and executive-produced, and the hour-long drama "413 Hope Street," which was nominated for a People's Choice Award. He served as an executive producer on "Waynehead," a Saturday morning animated cartoon, which featured the voices of his siblings, Kim, Marlon and Shawn Wayans.
On the big screen, Wayans starred in Spike Lee's critically acclaimed film, "Bamboozled." He also starred and executive-produced the independent film "Harlem Aria." Other feature credits include starring roles in "Major Payne," "Blankman" and "Mo Money," which he also wrote and executive-produced. Wayans also starred in "The Great White Hype," "Celtic Pride," "The Last Boy Scout," "Earth Girls are Easy," "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," "Colors," "Punchline," "Hollywood Shuffle," "Roxanne" and "Beverly Hills Cop."
Wayans has enjoyed tremendous success in stand-up. After starting his career in 1982 touring the comedy club circuit, he landed a role as a featured player on the famed series "Saturday Night Live." Wayans went on to star in his own critically acclaimed specials, "One Night Stand," "The Last Stand," "Still Standing" and "WayOut."
Also a New York Times best-selling author, Wayans penned the 1999 book "Bootleg," a humorous compilation of his observations on family, children, marriage and politics. In May 2010, Wayans' debut novel, "Red Hats," was released.
From New York City, Wayans resides in Los Angeles.
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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
Drama Crime Thriller TV‑MA2019 (2h 2m) - Streaming on Netflix
Former student turned crystal meth drug kingpin fugitive, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), attempts to outrun his past in this western-style crime thriller. Aaron Paul reprises his Emmy-winning role in this film written and directed by "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan. Won "Best Movie Made for Television" by the Critics' Choice Television Awards. Source Netflix
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GoldenEye
Action Adventure PG‑131995 (2h 9m) - Streaming on Netflix
Pierce Brosnan takes his first turn as debonair secret agent James Bond, who investigates the destruction of a Russian satellite weapons base.
Pierce Brosnan's first Bond film opened at No. 1 at the box office, reinvigorating the 007 franchise. Source Netflix
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6 Underground
Action Adventure Thriller R2019 (2h 8m) - Streaming on Netflix
After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.
Ryan Reynolds leads an international vigilante squad in this adrenaline-propelled action thriller directed by Michael Bay. Source Netflix
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Young Sheldon
Comedy TV‑PG2017 Series
Set in 1989, the series follows 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper as he attends high school in the fictional town of Medford, Texas, and tries to fit in the world around him while his family and friends attempt to deal with his unique intellectual capabilities and social challenges. The series is narrated by Jim Parsons. Source CBS
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Fantasy Horror Thriller TV‑142018 Series - Streaming on Netflix
Magic and mischief collide as half-human, half-witch Sabrina navigates between two worlds: mortal teen life and her family's legacy, the Church of Night. While Greendale readies for a Halloween eclipse, Sabrina faces a crucial decision and Harvey makes an unexpected declaration.
Kiernan Shipka ("Mad Men") stars in this adaptation of the horror comic series by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ("Riverdale"). Source Netflix
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Dead to Me
Drama Crime Comedy TV‑MA2019 Series - Streaming on Netflix
A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn't quite what she seems. Overwhelmed by grief and anger after her husband's sudden death, acerbic real estate agent Jen meets tenderhearted Judy at a support group.
Christina Applegate earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her role in this series co-starring Linda Cardellini. Source Netflix
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