Gregg Wayans was born in Los Angeles, California to Deidra Wayans (eldest sister of the large, talented Wayans clan that includes Keenen Ivory, Damon, Marlon, Shawn, and Kim Wayans) and Greg Benson Jr. and raised in Diamond Bar, California. Gregg appeared on camera for the first time in "Dance Flick" (2009) and has since made several appearances in various commercials, TV shows, and films.