Wayne Brady
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Born June 2, 1972 in Columbus, Georgia, United States (54 years old)
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Wayne Alphonso Brady 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.
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Signature Roles
Billy Flynn in *Chicago* (Broadway, 2004)Lola/Simon in *Kinky Boots* (Broadway, 2015-2016)Aaron Burr in *Hamilton* (Chicago, 2017)The Wizard in *The Wiz* (Broadway, 2024)Tom Collins in *Rent* (Hollywood Bowl, 2010)Django in *Ratatouille the Musical* (benefit concert, 2020)Regular cast member, *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* (American and British versions)Host, *Let's Make a Deal* (2009-present)Winner, *The Masked Singer* Season 2 (as "Fox", 2019)
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Career Trajectory
Wayne Brady ascended from community theatre in Florida and theme park performance to become a virtuoso of improvisational comedy through his work on *Whose Line Is It Anyway?*, a breakthrough that led to multiple Emmy-winning television ventures spanning variety shows, talk shows, and game show hosting. His artistic reach extended into Broadway musical theatre, where he has anchored major revivals including *Chicago*, *Kinky Boots*, *Hamilton*, and *The Wiz*, while simultaneously establishing himself as a recording artist with Grammy-nominated R&B vocals. Today, Brady remains one of television's most recognizable personalities while maintaining active engagement with live performance across comedy, theatre, and music.
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- Born
- 1972 · Columbus, Georgia, United States
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University of Miami
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