Dwayne Cleofis Wayne
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Dwayne Wayne is a fictional character who appears in the American sitcom A Different World, portrayed by actor Kadeem Hardison.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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Dwayne Wayne | |
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A Different World character | |
First appearance | Reconcilable Differences |
Last appearance | When One Door Closes...: Part 2 |
Created by | Bill Cosby |
Portrayed by | Kadeem Hardison |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Dwayne Cleophus Wayne |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Student |
Family | Adele Wayne (mother) Woodson Wayne (father) |
Spouse | Whitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne |
Nationality | American |
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He is known for his trademark flip up eyeglasses/shades and making unsuccessful advances on numerous women throughout his freshman year.[7][self-published source]
Maggie Lauten, portrayed by actress Marisa Tomei who left the show after one season, was to have an interracial relationship with Dwayne.[8]
Dwayne Wayne has an on off relationship with Whitley Gilbert-Wayne.[9] They eventually get married and visit Los Angeles, which coincided with the 1992 riots following the verdict in the Rodney King trial.[10]