Dwayne Cleofis Wayne
| Dwayne Wayne | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Dwayne Wayne is a fictional character who appears in the American sitcom A Different World, portrayed by actor Kadeem Hardison.
He is known for his trademark flip up eyeglasses/shades and making unsuccessful advances on numerous women throughout his freshman year.
Maggie Lauten, portrayed by actress Marisa Tomei who left the show after one season, was to have an interracial relationship with Dwayne.
Dwayne Wayne has an on off relationship with Whitley Gilbert-Wayne. They eventually get married and visit Los Angeles, which coincided with the 1992 riots following the verdict in the Rodney King trial.