Dwayne Cleofis Wayne

Dwayne Wayne
A Different World character
First appearanceReconcilable Differences
Last appearanceWhen One Door Closes...: Part 2
Created byBill Cosby
Portrayed byKadeem Hardison
In-universe information
Full nameDwayne Cleophus Wayne
GenderMale
OccupationStudent
FamilyAdele Wayne (mother)
Woodson Wayne (father)
SpouseWhitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne
NationalityAmerican

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]

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]

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