Wanya Morris

Biography

Wanya Morris is an American singer and a member of the R&B vocal group Boyz II Men. Born in Philadelphia, he attended a performing arts high school in that city before joining the group in 1987, when it was still called Unique Attraction, and he sings tenor in the group. After signing with Motown in 1991, the group released its debut album Cooleyhighharmony and scored hits including I'll Make Love to You (1994), Water Runs Dry (1995), and One Sweet Day (1996), the last with Mariah Carey. He also sang with Black Men United on U Will Know (1994). His screen credits include Happy on the Ground (2013) and Long Shot (2019). In 2016 he competed on Dancing with the Stars for its twenty-second season, reaching the semifinals and finishing fourth.

53years old

Turns 54 on July 29in 260 days

Born July 29, 1973Philadelphia
Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22

Movie Career

Films: 4
Career span: 22 years1999 to 2021

Every film, newest first

2021Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes"IMDb rating 7.8
2019Long ShotIMDb rating 6.8
2011Justin Bieber: Never Say NeverIMDb rating 1.7
1999Uninvited GuestIMDb rating 5.1

Genres

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First role
Morris joined Boyz II Men, then called Unique Attraction, in 1987 as a freshman after singing in the school choir with its members, and became a permanent member.
Beyond film
Morris sang in the group Black Men United for the single "U Will Know" in 1994, written by D'Angelo and produced by Brian McKnight for the Jason's Lyric soundtrack.