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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Daryl Keith Roach

Biography:

Daryl Keith Roach, born in New York City, inherited a legacy of richness from his renowned parents, jazz drummer Max Roach and Mildred Roach. He made his mark in theatre with standout performances in notable plays like "The Bacchae," "Hercules on Normandie," "Semple" featuring Langston Hughes' works, and "Master Harold and the Boys," earning the Dramalogue Award for Best Actor. His talents graced TV screens in series such as "Smith," "The Guardian," and classics like "Cheers" and "General Hospital." Roach left a cinematic footprint in films like "Crocodile Dundee in LA," "Shampoo" and as Chuck in "Pee Wee's Big Adventure." Beyond his artistic pursuits, in 2004, Roach founded MUSICaids...life thru music, a nonprofit supporting HIV/AIDS vaccine and microbicide research. This initiative blends the healing power of music with community engagement, fostering education and entertainment through concert events and workshops, aiming for impactful results.

Known For

Acting

2012

2009

Cougar Town as Tournament Official

1998

Felicity as Security Guard
The King of Queens as Announcer

1997

1996

1995

1994

Watchers III as Nat (as Daryl Roach)
Gang Boys as Max

1993

Marked for Murder as Bernard Powell

1992

Mad About You as Photographer

1991

Legal Tender as Willy

1989

Seinfeld as Blind Violinist / Cop

1986

SpaceCamp as NASA #1

1985

1984

The Ice Pirates as Fitzcairn / Prisoner

1982

Cheers as Judge #1

1979

Knots Landing as Paramedic

1975

Shampoo as Boy at Party

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Run & Prey as Roger