Howell Wayans

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Interesting Biography Facts

Real name

Howell Stouten Wayans

Occupation

celeb's relative, supermarlet manager

Birth Date

August 26, 1936

Age

90 years

Zodiac Sign

Virgo

Birthplace

United States

Nationality

American

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Howell Wayans family members

Father's Name

Paul Otto Wayans

Mother's Name

Lillian Victoria Howell

Is Howell Wayans a gay/bisexual?

No

What is Howell Wayans marital status?

Widowed in 2020; died April 1, 2023; ten children

Who is Howell Wayans wife?

Elvira Alethia Green (late wife)

When did get married?

Married until Elvira's death on July 10, 2020

How many children does he have?

10 children (Dwayne, Keenen Ivory, Diedre, Damon, Kim, Elvira, Nadia, Devonne, Shawn and Marlon)

Howell Wayans relatives

Bio

Howell Stouten Wayans was an American supermarket manager and the patriarch of the Wayans entertainment family. He was born on August 26, 1936, and raised ten children with his wife, Elvira Alethia Green Wayans.

Howell and Elvira’s children include Dwayne, Keenen Ivory, Diedre, Damon, Kim, Elvira, Nadia, Devonne, Shawn and Marlon Wayans. Several became prominent actors, writers, directors and producers. Elvira died on July 10, 2020. Howell died on April 1, 2023, at age 86. His children have credited both parents with the discipline and family unity behind their careers.

Interesting and fun facts

  1. Howell Wayans worked as a supermarket manager.
  2. He and Elvira raised ten children.
  3. Several of their children built careers in comedy and film.
  4. Elvira died in 2020.
  5. Howell died on April 1, 2023, at age 86.

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