Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Damon Wayans

1. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.

Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson

Votes: 52,754

2. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

R | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A freewheeling Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation finds himself dealing with the very different culture of Beverly Hills.

Director: Martin Brest | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher

Votes: 203,385 | Gross: $234.76M

3. Last Action Hero (1993)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

With the help of a magic ticket, a young movie fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character.

Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Charles Dance

Votes: 163,886 | Gross: $50.02M

4. Lethal Weapon (2016–2019)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A slightly unhinged cop is partnered with a veteran detective trying to maintain a low stress level in his life.

Stars: Damon Wayans, Keesha Sharp, Kevin Rahm, Michelle Mitchenor

Votes: 40,453

5. A Different World (1987–1993)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy

A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.

Stars: Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell

Votes: 7,945

6. Happy Endings (2011–2020)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

This Chicago-set sitcom follows the intertwined lives of six young urbanites trying to learn the ropes of adulthood. Through breakups and whatever other curve-balls life throws them, the pals stick together.

Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally

Votes: 40,123

7. My Wife and Kids (2000–2005)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Michael Kyle longs for a traditional life, but his day-trader wife Janet, gangsta rap-worshipping son Michael Jr., and brooding daughters Claire and Kady make his dream just that ... a dream.

Stars: Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, George Gore II, Parker McKenna Posey

Votes: 29,655

8. Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)

PG | 100 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A Southern California girl befriends three furry aliens after their spaceship lands in her swimming pool.

Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans

Votes: 25,222 | Gross: $3.92M

9. The Last Boy Scout (1991)

R | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A private detective's protected female witness is murdered, prompting him and the victim's boyfriend to investigate the crime that leads to a corrupt politician and a crooked football team owner.

Director: Tony Scott | Stars: Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham

Votes: 112,089 | Gross: $59.51M

10. The Daily Show (1996– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.

Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.

Votes: 48,188

11. Major Payne (1995)

PG-13 | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

When a recently discharged Marine struggles to adjust to civilian life, his commanding officer brings him back to the military to train and lead a group of misfit JORTC cadets.

Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Damon Wayans, Michael Ironside, Bam Bam Bigelow, Joseph Blaire

Votes: 39,028 | Gross: $29.41M

12. Colors (1988)

R | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An experienced cop and his rookie partner patrol the streets of East Los Angeles while trying to keep the gang violence under control.

Director: Dennis Hopper | Stars: Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, Maria Conchita Alonso, Randy Brooks

Votes: 29,834 | Gross: $46.62M

13. In Living Color (1990–1994)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music

The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.

Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown

Votes: 12,763

14. Celtic Pride (1996)

PG-13 | 91 min | Comedy, Sport

Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player in order to guarantee their team the championship.

Director: Tom DeCerchio | Stars: Damon Wayans, Daniel Stern, Dan Aykroyd, Gail O'Grady

Votes: 10,595 | Gross: $9.26M

15. Roxanne (1987)

PG | 107 min | Comedy, Romance

The large-nosed C.D. Bales is in love with the beautiful Roxanne; she falls for his personality but another man's looks.

Director: Fred Schepisi | Stars: Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Rick Rossovich, Shelley Duvall

Votes: 47,697 | Gross: $40.05M

16. A Haunted House (2013)

R | 86 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, then learn that a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm--determined to keep his sex life on track--turns to a priest, a psychic, and a ghostbusting team for help.

Director: Michael Tiddes | Stars: Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Marlene Forte, David Koechner

Votes: 49,900 | Gross: $40.04M

17. The View (1997– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show

Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.

Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Virginia Hamilton, Sunny Hostin

Votes: 9,467

18. I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988)

R | 88 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

In this parody of blaxploitation movies, a black hero wannabe reunites former black heroes from the 70s to help him get revenge on Mr. Big.

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans | Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas, Steve James

Votes: 14,985 | Gross: $13.03M

19. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.

Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto and the Cletones, Guillermo Rodriguez, Paul E. Raff

Votes: 17,431

20. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.

Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Questlove

Votes: 19,018

21. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard

Votes: 18,958

22. Bulletproof (1996)

R | 84 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Two criminals, Keats and Moses, end their friendship, when Keats turns out to be an undercover cop. Many years later, the two are forced to work together when Keats is assigned to protect Moses as a witness.

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Jeep Swenson

Votes: 40,114 | Gross: $21.16M

23. Cinnamon (2023)

91 min | Crime, Thriller

After a robbery gone wrong, two young lovers are caught in a deadly series of events that threaten to destroy their dreams of a better life.

Director: Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. | Stars: Pam Grier, David Iacono, Damon Wayans, Dan Lauria

Votes: 541

24. Blankman (1994)

PG-13 | 92 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A simpleton inventor becomes a superhero with a bulletproof costume and a low budget.

Director: Mike Binder | Stars: Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Robin Givens, Christopher Lawford

Votes: 10,494 | Gross: $7.89M

25. Look Who's Talking Too (1990)

PG-13 | 81 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

This time, a new baby is on the way, and it's a girl. Wrapped together with the standard conflict between mother and father, Mikey engages in a bit of sibling rivalry with his new sister.

Director: Amy Heckerling | Stars: John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, Olympia Dukakis, Elias Koteas

Votes: 48,845 | Gross: $47.49M

26. The Talk (2010–2024)

TV-14 | 42 min | News, Talk-Show

A weekday gabfest offering a female perspective on the day's headlines.

Stars: Sharon Osbourne, Julie Chen Moonves, Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert

Votes: 2,374

27. The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022)

TV-14 | 89 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A teenage girl, who accidentally releases an ancient and mischievous spirit on Halloween which causes decorations to come alive and wreak havoc, must team up with the last person she'd want to in order to save their town - her father!

Director: Jeff Wadlow | Stars: Marlon Wayans, Priah Ferguson, Kelly Rowland, John Michael Higgins

Votes: 12,031

28. Mo' Money (1992)

R | 89 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A con man, seeking to gain the affections of a woman he saw entering an office building, aquires a job in the same building working for an executive who has plans to use his skills for more than just the workplace.

Director: Peter MacDonald | Stars: Damon Wayans, Stacey Dash, Marlon Wayans, Joe Santos

Votes: 8,265 | Gross: $40.23M

29. Bamboozled (2000)

R | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A frustrated African-American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in protest, but to his chagrin, it becomes a hit.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Rapaport

Votes: 12,353 | Gross: $2.27M

30. Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )

TV-PG | 61 min | Talk-Show

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos interact with their guests.

Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Michael Gelman, Art Moore

Votes: 2,312

31. Good Morning America (1975– )

TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show

They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.

Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos

Votes: 2,026

32. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)

TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show

A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.

Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas

Votes: 17,593

33. Biography (1987– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.

Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson

Votes: 2,088

34. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)

TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.

Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez

Votes: 10,934

35. Punchline (1988)

R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A medical school dropout and a housewife/mom try to make it as stand-up comedians. They become friends and help each other out at an NYC comedy club.

Director: David Seltzer | Stars: Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell

Votes: 9,266 | Gross: $21.03M

36. The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015–2023)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

A late-night talk show with a different interview format, where guests appear on stage simultaneously and the host sits to the left and not behind a desk, and with original segments like 'Carpool Karaoke'.

Stars: James Corden, Reggie Watts, Louis Waymouth, Harry Styles

Votes: 10,964

37. Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

R | 81 min | Comedy

An actor limited to stereotypical roles because of his ethnicity, dreams of making it big as a highly respected performer. As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in Hollywood.

Director: Robert Townsend | Stars: Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois

Votes: 6,383 | Gross: $5.23M

38. The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996–2002)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell produces and hosts her first daytime talk show that focuses on interviews with celebrities about acting, writing, charity work, and family life.

Stars: Rosie O'Donnell, John McDaniel, Caroline Rhea, Susan Lucci

Votes: 1,582

39. The Great White Hype (1996)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Sport

The boxing champ's promoter thinks, change is needed. He finds the one man who's beaten his black champ (at 17), a white man now in a rock band. Like Rocky, he trains heavily whereas the champ slacks.

Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Damon Wayans, Peter Berg

Votes: 10,655 | Gross: $7.87M

40. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson

Votes: 14,293

41. Not Necessarily the News (1982–1990)

Comedy

An offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary.

Stars: Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Lucy Webb, Mitchell Laurance

Votes: 576

42. Happy Together (2018–2019)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Claire and Jake's married life is mired in routine, but when megastar Cooper shows up at their door, they get dragged into his life of fame.

Stars: Damon Wayans Jr., Amber Stevens West, Stephnie Weir, Victor Williams

Votes: 2,037

43. Access Hollywood (1996– )

TV-PG | 30 min | News

Celebrity information, Hollywood gossip, and other news from the world of entertainment.

Stars: Kit Hoover, Billy Bush, Scott Evans, Sibley Scoles

Votes: 921

44. Poppa's House

Comedy | Pre-production

Follow happily divorced and talk radio host Poppa as he is challenged at work by a new female co-host and at home, still parenting his adult son, who tries to pursue his passion, while being a good father and husband.

Stars: Essence Atkins, Tetona Jackson, Ayla Rae Neal, Damon Wayans Jr.

45. Chelsea Lately (2007–2014)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Comedian Chelsea Handler talks about celebrity gossip, pop culture and interviews celebrities while giving her audience something to laugh at. She is accompanied by her round table guests ... See full summary »

Stars: Chuy Bravo, Chelsea Handler, Mike Rock, Heather McDonald

Votes: 4,758

46. Sherri (2022– )

60 min | Talk-Show

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comedian and Emmy Award winner, presents live audiences with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations and daytime gatherings, including interviews with celebrities and people of interest.

Stars: Sherri Shepherd, Milly Almodovar, Tammy Pescatelli, Luenell

Votes: 142

47. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest

Votes: 4,996

48. Extra (1994– )

TV-PG | 30 min | News

Extra, a television news updates show on current events in the mass-entertainment business such as movies, TV, music, etc.

Stars: Renee Bargh, Charissa Thompson, Mario Lopez, Billy Bush

Votes: 960

49. The Real (I) (2013–2022)

TV-PG | 42 min | Music, News, Talk-Show

"The Real" is an American talk show, which is hosted by Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Garcelle Beauvais.

Stars: Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Loni Love, Tamera Mowry-Housley

Votes: 1,489

50. Rodney (2004–2006)

30 min | Comedy

Stand-up comedian Rodney Carrington would like to take you to the middle of real, everyday America.

Stars: Rodney Carrington, Jennifer Aspen, Nick Searcy, Oliver Davis

Votes: 689