Gregg Wayans (full name Gregory Wayans-Benson Jr., born December 26, 1988, in Los Angeles) is an American actor and a member of the Wayans entertainment dynasty - the son of Deidra Wayans, eldest sister of Keenen Ivory, Damon, Marlon, Shawn, and Kim Wayans. He made his screen debut in the family comedy Dance Flick (2009) and has since built a steady career across TV series and films. His highest-profile role to date came in 2026, when he played Brad Meeks - Brenda's son - in Scary Movie, the sixth installment of the long-running parody franchise, appearing alongside his famous relatives.
Gregg Wayans appeared in cinemas in June 2026 as Brad Meeks in the sixth installment of Scary Movie (Paramount Pictures), where he plays the son of Brenda Meeks alongside Regina Hall, Marlon and Shawn Wayans, and Anna Faris.
In November 2025, it was confirmed that Gregg Wayans would be cast in the sixth Scary Movie as one of the new ensemble members.
In 2025, Gregg Wayans played the lead role in the short film It's Only Crazy..., which premiered on the streaming platform The Brick TV.
In October 2024, the world premiere of the thriller Body Language took place at the Screamfest Horror Film Festival, in which Gregg Wayans plays Nick, the husband of the main character Christina Milian.
