Wayne Brady Net Worth, Height, Age, Wiki, Bio, Wife, Kids

Introduction

Wayne Brady is an American actor, singer, comedian, and television personality best known for his work on shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Let’s Make a Deal. He has received multiple Emmy Awards for his television work.

Bio/Wiki

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Wayne Alphonso Brady
Also Known As	Wayne Brady
Profession(s)	Actor, Comedian, Television Personality, Singer
Date of Birth	June 2, 1972
Age	50 years old (As of 2023)
Place of Birth	Columbus, Georgia, United States
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Ancestry & Heritage	African-American, Native American, Portuguese, West Indian

Physical Stats

Attribute	Details
Height	6′ 0″ (183 cm)
Weight	84 kg (185 lbs)
Body Measurements	Chest – 42 inches<br>Waist – 34 inches<br>Biceps – 15 inches
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black

Family & Relationships

Attribute	Details
Parents	Wayne Brady Sr. (father), Lindy Brady (mother)
Siblings	One older brother
Affairs	Diana Lasso, Mandie Taketa
Relationship	Divorced
Partner/Spouse	Mandie Taketa (m. 1999 – div. 2007)
Children	Maile Masako Brady (daughter with Mandie Taketa)

Education & Early Life

Attribute	Details
Schooling	Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, Florida
Higher Education	University of Miami (dropout)
Early Life	Brady grew up in Orlando, Florida. His father was a salesman and his mother worked as a cosmetologist. He showed a talent for singing and performance from a young age.
Early Influences	Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey

Career

Attribute	Details
Debut	Television debut in 1990 on the show In the House
Significant Works	Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998–2006), The Wayne Brady Show (2001–2004), Let’s Make a Deal (2009–present)
Awards & Nominations	Won 5 Emmy Awards, nominated for 3 more. Also won 4 NAACP Image Awards.
Filmography/Discography	TV: Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Wayne Brady Show, Let’s Make a Deal, Everybody Hates Chris, How I Met Your Mother, 30 Rock, Black Lightning<br>Films: Crossover, Roll Bounce, Foodfight!
Voice Work	Animated shows like Sofia the First, The Loud House, Robot Chicken
Music Videos	“Uncle Otis” by Al Yankovic
Tours & Live Shows	Broadway performances in Chicago, Kinky Boots, Hamilton
Collaborations	Appeared on Chappelle’s Show (2004)

Net Worth & Assets

Attribute	Details
Net Worth	$12 million
Properties	Homes in Los Angeles, California and St. Petersburg, Florida
Business Ventures	Wayne Brady Entertainment production company
Investments	Minority owner of the LA Kiss arena football team (2014–2016)

Trivia & Miscellaneous

Attribute	Details
Hobbies & Interests	Singing, dancing, martial arts, golf
Controversies	No major controversies
Philanthropy & Activism	Works with charity organization Celebrities for Charity
Public Image	Known for his likeable, charming, and wholesome public persona
Personal Challenges	Battled with depression and alcohol abuse
Notable Interviews	The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Talk, The View, The Late Late Show with James Corden
Publications & Books	Memoir “Making It Up As I Go Along: The Story of How I Found My Place in Hollywood” (2022)
Personal Anecdotes	Brady’s daughter Maile was named after the Brady Bunch character played by Maureen McCormick
Quotes	“We all want to be loved, we all want to find someone who gets us.”

Social Media & Online Presence

Attribute	Details
Instagram Handle	@waynebrady
Twitter Handle	@WayneBrady
Facebook Handle	@OfficialWayneBrady
Youtube Channel	WayneBradyVEVO
TikTok	@waynebrady

Legacy & Influence

Attribute	Details
Cultural References	His Whose Line character referenced in Family Guy
Achievements Outside Primary Profession	Competed on Dancing with the Stars (Season 30)
Mentorship	Serves as a mentor for young talent on shows like The Price Is Right
Legacy	Paved the way for Black comedians on improv comedy shows. Helped popularize improvisational comedy on television.