Wayne Brady

Actor · Born June 2, 1972 · Columbus, Georgia, USA

Biography

Wayne Alphonso Brady is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He's a regular cast member on the US version of the improvisational comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?. In December 2025, Brady participated in the Black Broadway Men's Spotlight Series: Live, a free conversation that highlights Black male leaders in theater. The series, hosted by DeMone Seraphin, explores the personal and professional journeys of performing arts and Broadway artists.

Acted in 77

2020s

2026
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
Clover (voice) · 7 episodes
Sofia the First: Magical Friends
Clover (voice) · 1 episode
2025
Outlaws with TS Madison
TV
2024
A Hip Hop Story
Freddy
Self Reliance
Wayne Brady
62
2022
Blank
Henry
57
American Gigolo
Lorenzo · 6 episodes
69
The Cuphead Show!
King Dice (voice) · 4 episodes
76
The Legend of Vox Machina
Taryon Darrington (voice) · 10 episodes
83
2021
Ziwe
TV
Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical
Django
2020
Blindfire
Davon
54
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Stapler-Fist / Additional Voices (voice)
78
Wayne Brady's Comedy IQ
TV

2010s

2019
mixed-ish
Geoffrey · 1 episode
70
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Reggie · 1 episode
74
American Soul
Little Richard · 1 episode
2018
The Neighborhood
Isaiah Evans · 2 episodes
70
Sofia the First: Forever Royal
Clover (voice)
Black Lightning
Tyson Sykes / Gravedigger, Gravedigger · 3 episodes
63
2017
The Good Fight
Del Cooper · 6 episodes
81
2016
Milo Murphy's Law
Eugene (voice) · 1 episode
75
Straight Outta OZ
Movie
Sofia the First: The Secret Library
Clover (voice)
The Loud House
Harold McBride (voice) · 1 episode
72
Colony
Everett Kynes · 8 episodes
72
2015
Sofia the First: Dear Sofia...A Royal Collection
Clover (voice)
VeggieTales: Noah's Ark
Shem (voice)
2014
Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy
Clover (voice)
The Hero of Color City
Blue (voice)
38
Sofia the First: The Enchanted Feast
Clover (voice)
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
Additional Voices (voice)
78
2013
1982
Alonso
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Clover (voice)
Sofia the First: Ready To Be A Princess
Clover (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright
Brick Pimiento (voice)
72
Sofia the First
Clover (voice) · 27 episodes
70
2012
Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess
Clover (voice)
69
Baby Daddy
Chase Baxter · 1 episode
72
Foodfight!
Daredevil Dan (voice)
15
Key & Peele
Centipede Buddy · 1 episode
81
2010
The Fran Drescher Show
TV

2000s

2009
Cubed
Wayne Brady
2007
Phineas and Ferb
Guide (voice) · 1 episode
80
The List
Lewis
Dirt
Tweety's Henchman · 1 episode
68
2006
30 Rock
Steven · 1 episode
81
Crossover
Vaughn
22
Shorty McShorts' Shorts
Cameron · 25 episodes
Psych
Hilton Fox · 1 episode
83
The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
Brer Wolf (voice)
2005
Roll Bounce
D.J. Johnny Feelgood
63
Everybody Hates Chris
Louis · 2 episodes
77
How I Met Your Mother
James Stinson · 13 episodes
82
The Tyra Banks Show
TV · 4 Seasons · Talk
42
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
TV · 21 Seasons · Comedy
70
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
Reeko (voice)
46
I Do, They Don't
Movie
American Dad!
Astronaut (voice), Cuba Gooding Jr. (voice), Tungee (voice), Wayne Brady (voice), Major (voice) · 1 episode
73
2004
Kevin Hill
Pastor Jerry Carver · 2 episodes
Going to the Mat
Mason Wyatt
66
Clifford's Really Big Movie
Shackelford (voice)
55
2003
JoJo's Circus
Monkey Mayor / Cozy (voice) · 1 episode
Reno 911!
New Jones - Deputy Culufu Garwood · 1 episode
78
The Electric Piper
Sly, The Electric Piper (voice)
Chappelle's Show
TV · 3 Seasons · Comedy
86
2002
American Dreams
Jackie Wilson · 1 episode
70
The Anna Nicole Show
TV
2000
Girlfriends
Derek Tyler · 4 episodes
74
Geppetto
The Magician

1990s

1999
Batman Beyond
Micron (voice) · 2 episodes
81
1997
Stargate SG-1
Trelak · 1 episode
84
1995
The Drew Carey Show
Wayne Brady · 2 episodes
68
Star Search
TV
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV · 21 Seasons · Talk · Comedy
53

1980s

1988
Earth Girls Are Easy
Extra (uncredited)
60

1970s

1974
The Daytime Emmy Awards
TV · 51 Seasons

Produced 3

2020s

2024
Wayne Brady: The Family Remix
Executive Producer
2021
Game of Talents
Executive Producer

2010s

2013
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Executive Producer
82

Sound 1

2000s

2000
The Weekenders
Theme Song Performance
80

Appearances74

2020s

2026
Wonka's The Golden Ticket
Self - Guest Host · 2 episodes
2025
Luke Null: Pretty Songs, Dirty Words
Self
2024
Is It Cake? Holiday
Self - Guest Judge · 1 episode
69
Disney Legends Award Ceremony
Self · 1 episode
Wayne Brady: The Family Remix
Self · 8 episodes
After Midnight
Self · 2 episodes
2023
The Game Show Show
Self · 4 episodes
2022
Sherri
Self - Guest · 2 episodes
47
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest · 2 episodes
47
Password
Self - Celebrity Guest · 2 episodes
Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
Self · 2 episodes
Make Some Noise
Self - Player · 1 episode
87
2021
Secret Celebrity Renovation
Self · 1 episode
Game of Talents
Self - Host · 10 episodes
2020
The Drew Barrymore Show
Self · 1 episode
51
Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party
Self · 1 episode
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Self
Ujokes
Self · 1 episode
Stars in the House
Self · 1 episode

2010s

2019
Laughing Matters
Self
The Tamron Hall Show
Self - Guest · 2 episodes
46
Lights Out with David Spade
Self - Panelist · 1 episode
74
The Masked Singer
Self, Fox (archive footage), Self - Panelist · 4 episodes
63
2018
Nailed It!
Self - Judge · 1 episode
73
2017
Drop the Mic
Self · 1 episode
50
The F Word
Self · 1 episode
47
2016
The $100,000 Pyramid
Self · 1 episode
Match Game
Self - Panelist · 2 episodes
62
2015
Celebrity Family Feud
Self · 1 episode
Light Girls
Self
World's Funniest Fails
Self - Panelist · 1 episode
2014
Celebrity Name Game
Self · 3 episodes
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Self · 1 episode
85
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 1 episode
67
2013
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Self · 212 episodes
82
Hollywood Game Night
Self · 1 episode
71
2012
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
68
Trust Us with Your Life
Himself · 8 episodes
2011
Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza
Self · 40 episodes
2010
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
Self
The Talk
Self · 2 episodes
31
Wayne Brady Live - Making Shit Up
Himself

2000s

2009
Let's Make a Deal
Self - Host · 2241 episodes
59
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 3 episodes
54
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · 1 episode
82
2008
Shatner's Raw Nerve
Self · 1 episode
2007
Don't Forget the Lyrics!
Self - Host · 3 episodes
2006
Comics Unleashed
Self · 2 episodes
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest · 1 episode
2005
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Self
Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom: The Disney Songbook
Self
Life O' The Party: On the Road with Prince and the New Power Generation
Self
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant · 11 episodes
53
Hell's Kitchen
Self - Restaurant Patron · 1 episode
71
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self · 1 episode
80
2004
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Self
2003
Comedy Central Roasts
Self · 1 episode
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 1 episode
61
2002
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
Self - Host
2001
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self - Host
2000
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Self

1990s

1998
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · 25 episodes
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Self · 211 episodes
83
1997
The View
Self · 5 episodes
29
1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
1993
Raw
Self · 1 episode
74

1980s

1970s

1950s

1956
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter · 1 episode