Marlon Wayans Receives Diploma 35 Years After graduating from Los Angeles Gateway High School
Actor Marlon Wayans finally received his high school diploma from Los Angeles Gateway (LAG) High School, 35 years after completing his graduation requirements in 1990. School administrators discovered he had never been issued a physical diploma during a recent check of records. The finding was prompted by a Facebook post referencing the situation shared on Facebook.
Wayans celebrated the belated achievement by posting a photo on Instagram holding his certificate, writing, “Just got my LAG diploma….35 years later.”
Early Life and Education
Following his graduation from Los Angeles gateway High School, Wayans attended Howard University in washington, D.C., for one year. He left during his sophomore year to pursue a career in comedy, inspired by his brother Keenan Ivory Wayans, who starred in the 1988 film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka. IMDb provides details about the film.
Career breakthroughs
Wayans quickly gained recognition in the entertainment industry. He appeared alongside his brother Damon Wayans in the 1992 comedy Mo’ Money. IMDb details the cast and crew of the film. The same year, he joined the cast of the sketch comedy show In Living Color. IMDb provides information about the show.
He further rose to prominence by co-creating and co-starring with his brother Shawn Wayans in the popular WB sitcom The Wayans Bros., which ran for five seasons from 1995 to 1999. IMDb provides details about the show’s run and episodes.
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