Happy birthday! Marlon Wayans turns 53 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 23, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 53 on Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025.

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Marlon Wayans is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-model-producer Marlon Wayans (White Chicks, Scary Movie, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wayans, a cultural icon

Born Marlon L. Wayans in New York on July 23, 1972, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Wayans' not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Marlon hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Marlon Wayans as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Marlon, you're the best!