Wayne Nicholas Powers was born on June 4, 1950 in Mamaroneck, New York, USA
Wayne Powers’ television career spans several decades and includes his recurring role as the Cop on Laverne & Shirley, MacKenzie Phillips’ boyfriend on One Day At A Time, Murder She Wrote, several episodes of Simon And Simon, Full House, Alf, Alien Nation, Doogie Howser, as Joe Esposito in the now-classic mini-series, Elvis and Me, and many others, including starring for two seasons in his own popular NBC sitcom, 13 East.
A feature film career has been brief and elusive for Powers, co-starring with good friend Paul Sorvino in a forgettable film comedy, Vasectomy - A Delicate Matter. Wayne wryly comments, "It was one of those unremarkable films that make you wonder who you have to go to bed with to get your name OFF of the DVD package!"
Powers’ theatrical background spans from way back in his dinner theatre days, co-starring with Dick Sargent (from TV's Bewitched) in Not With My Daughter and includes serving as President of the renowned Group Repertory Theatre in Los Angeles, playing the lead role in Inside Eddie Binstock, which he co-directed with actor/playwright Tim Robbins and performed for a delighted Lord Laurence Olivier.
As a member of the legendary Off The Wall comedy troupe in Hollywood, Wayne improvised regularly with Robin Williams... and lived.
Powers has also been known for his unique ways of creating a powerful brew of laughter and amazement as a highly entertaining performer of comedy magic.
Since his relocation to Charlotte, Wayne has appeared in several award-winning, hit productions at the Charlotte Repertory Theatre, including Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile and a reunion (after 20 years) with actress Bonnie Franklin in Alan Ayckbourn's Communicating Doors.
Powers has performed, taught and directed improvisational comedy at the Improv on Melrose in Hollywood. Wayne has privately coached several top actors, comedians, magicians and broadcasters. He has directed many professional acting, commercial and voiceover workshops and master classes, including at the Debbie Reynolds Studio in North Hollywood, with Darryl Hickman, Lu Leonard, and Charles Nelson Reilly. When he finds time, Wayne still occasionally directs a professional workshop in his adopted home town; Charlotte, North Carolina.
