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Wayne Brady: Biography, Facts and Career

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Wayne Alphonso Brady (born June 2, 1972) is an American comedian, actor, and singer. He is a regular cast member on the American version of the improvisational comedy television series Whose Line Is It Anyway? He was the host of the daytime talk show The Wayne Brady Show, the original host of Fox's Don't Forget the Lyrics!, and he has hosted Let's Make a Deal since its 2009 revival. Brady also performs musical theatre; he portrayed Lola/Simon in the Tony Award–winning musical Kinky Boots on Broadway from November 2015 to March 2016, and played Aaron Burr in the Chicago production of Hamilton from January 2017 to April 2017. Brady has won five Emmy Awards. He won his first Emmy Award for his work on Whose Line Is It Anyway? in 2003, two more in the next year for The Wayne Brady Show, and two for Let's Make a Deal. He has also been nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for his cover of the Sam Cooke song "A Change Is Gonna Come," and Best Musical Theater Album for the soundtrack of The Wiz.

Quick facts about Wayne Brady

  • Full name: Wayne Brady
  • Born: 1972-06-02
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q1397155

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Who is Wayne Brady?

Wayne Alphonso Brady (born June 2, 1972) is an American comedian, actor, and singer.

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Wayne Brady is United States.

When was Wayne Brady born?

Wayne Brady was born on 1972-06-02.

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