Wayne Brady is a well-known American actor, comedian, singer, and television personality. Wayne Brady is best known for his work on the improv comedy show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ and in a few films such as ‘Going to the Mat’ and ‘Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild.’

Wayne Brady Biography

Wayne Brady will be 48 years old in 2021. He was born in Columbus, Georgia on June 2, 1972. Wayne Alphonso Brady was his birth name. He was born to Wayne Brady (father) and Lindamarie Brady (mother). Valerie Peterson, his grandmother, raised him. He is also the second cousin of US footballer Jozy Altidore. Similarly, he is of American nationality. Although his ethnic information is still being reviewed. 

When it comes to Brady’s educational background, he began acting in community theater at a young age. He attended Dr. Philips High School in Orlando and then Miami University. In 1996, he relocated to Los Angeles to further his acting career.

Wayne Brady Height & Weight

Wayne Brady is a wonderful person with a wonderful personality. His height is 1.82 meters and his body weight is 78 kilograms. However, no information about his body measurements is available. He, too, has black hair and black eyes.

Career

Wayne Brady began his career as a performer on the British version of the comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Later, he appeared in the American version, where he gained considerable notoriety. He received an Emmy Award in 2003 for his outstanding performance in the series. In the year 2000, he appeared as a guest star in the iconic animated series Batman Beyond.

In 2001, he rose to prominence as the host of his own variety show, The Wayne Brady Show. It was a huge success, and it received four Emmy nominations. In 2003, he made his film debut, voicing the main character in the TV film The Electric Piper. Raymie Muzquiz, on the other hand, was in charge of this. The following year, he played the main character in the TV film Clifford’s Very Big Game, as well as a role in the film Going to the Mat. In 2005, he appeared as one of the main characters in the animated film ‘Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild.’ It was the third installment in Stuart Little’s well-known trilogy.

He also made guest and recurring appearances on shows such as Everybody Hate Chris, Robot Chicken, and How I Met Your Mother. He hosted the Don’t Forget the Words series from 2007 to 2009. Similarly, since 2009, he has hosted the game show Let’s Make a Deal. He also served as a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance in 2013 and 2014. In 2013, he made his feature film debut in the drama film 1982. Brady starred as one of the main characters in the animated Sofia the First series, which premiered in 2013. Since 2016, he has also been a voice actor in the animated series The Loud House. In early 2020, he appeared as the DC Comics character Tyson Sykes / Gravedigger in the third season of The CW superhero drama series Black Lightning.

Wayne Brady’s debut studio album, A Long Time Coming, was released in September 2008. The album did well commercially, peaking at 157th on the US Billboard 200. It featured songs like Usual, Can’t Buy Me, Love, Make Heaven Good, and A Change Is On the Way. It received positive feedback as well. In April 2011, he released Radio Wayne, a children’s album. It featured songs such as The High-Low, Speak to the Animals, and Greedy Gus. Positive feedback was received. Unsung Heroes was one of the songs he released.

Wayne Brady, on the other hand, had a significant voice role in the 2005 animated film Stuart Little 3. The film, directed by Audu Paden, is the third installment in the Stuart Little franchise. However, unlike the prequels, this film was entirely animated. The plot revolved around Stuart, who goes camping with his family. And he embarks on yet another rescue mission after his friend Snowbell is kidnapped.

Brady has also hosted the popular game show Let’s Make A Deal since 2009. It is a well-known series that began in the 1960s. He proved to be a popular host, delivering the series in his own distinct and endearing style. He is one of the main characters in the American animated television show Sofia the First, which has been on the air since 2013. The series tells the story of Sofia, who becomes a princess after her mother marries King Roland II. Later on, she gains the ability to communicate with animals.

Net worth

How much is Wayne Brady’s net worth? When it comes to Brady’s net worth, he has estimated a large amount of income from his professional life. He has made a fortune as an actor, comedian, singer, and many other things. He, on the other hand, has an estimated total net worth of $1 million – $5 million. Similarly, information on his monthly salary is still unavailable.

Wayne Brady Wife & Marriage

Who is Wayne Brady Wife? In terms of his personal life, Wayne Brady married Diana Lasso in 1993. Unfortunately, the couple divorced in 1995. Later, in 1999, he married Mandie Taketa. Mandie Taketa used to be a dancer. In 2003, the couple welcomed their first child, Maile Masako Brady. Regrettably, they also divorced in 2008.

In contrast, he supports Ronald McDonald House Charities, a non-profit organization for children. He used to stutter as a child and suffered from severe anxiety as a result of bullying. In 2014, he admitted to having clinical depression. On his 42nd birthday, he revealed that he had a mental breakdown.

Social media

Brady is a frequent user of social media. He has a sizable fan base on social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. On the other hand, he has over 323k Instagram followers. In addition, he has more than 400 posts on Instagram. Similarly, he joined Twitter in March 2009 and now has over 274k followers. He also has a YouTube channel, which has over 4.64K subscribers. Regrettably, he is active on Facebook and has over 225k followers.