Damon Wayans Signs With Verve Agency

Damon Wayans, a versatile talent in writing, acting, producing, and comedy, has officially signed with Verve for representation. His career, spanning decades, includes co-creating and starring in the seminal sketch comedy show "In Living Color," which garnered him multiple Emmy nominations and launched numerous careers.

Wayans is also widely recognized for his five-season run on the ABC sitcom "My Wife and Kids." His recent work includes starring with his son Damon Wayans Jr. in the CBS comedy "Poppa's House," a role for which he received the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. The father-son duo made history with their simultaneous nominations in the category.

Earlier in 2026, the entire Wayans family, including Damon, was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, celebrating their significant contributions to television, film, and stand-up comedy. Wayans is also set to guest star in an upcoming episode of NBC's "St. Denis Medical" on November 2, reuniting with former "In Living Color" castmate David Alan Grier.