Is Wayne Brady A-List?
NoB
No — Wayne Brady is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1998C$0.1M
Whose Line Debut
First appeared on Whose Line is it Anyway.
2001B▲$1M+$0.9M
Whose Line Regular
Became regular cast member and fan favorite.
2004B$3M+$2M
The Wayne Brady Show
Hosted his own daytime talk show.
2009B$6M+$3M
Let's Make A Deal Host
Began hosting Let's Make a Deal.
2019B$10M+$4M
Kinky Boots on Broadway
Starred in the musical Kinky Boots.
2026B$12M+$2M
Versatile Entertainer
Continues to be a successful comedian, actor, and host.
Last updated: February 23, 2026