Daryl Keith Roach
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
Credits
- 2012 ·The First Familyas Peter
- 2009 ·Cougar Townas Tournament Official
- 1998 ·Felicityas Security Guard
- 1998 ·The King of Queensas Announcer
- 1997 ·George & Leoas
- 1996 ·Playbackas Franklin
- 1996 ·Special Report: Journey to Marsas
- 1995 ·The Drew Carey Showas Cop
- 1994 ·Watchers IIIas Nat (as Daryl Roach)
- 1994 ·Gang Boysas Max
- 1993 ·CIA II: Target Alexaas Wilson
- 1993 ·Marked for Murderas Bernard Powell
- 1992 ·Mad About Youas Photographer
- 1992 ·The Golden Palaceas Man #1
- 1992 ·The Importance of Being Earnestas Jack Worthing
- 1991 ·Legal Tenderas Willy
- 1989 ·Seinfeldas Blind Violinist / Cop
- 1986 ·SpaceCampas NASA #1
- 1985 ·Pee-wee's Big Adventureas Chuck
- 1984 ·The Ice Piratesas Fitzcairn / Prisoner
- 1982 ·Cheersas Judge #1
- 1979 ·Knots Landingas Paramedic
- 1975 ·Shampooas Boy at Party
- Future ·Run & Preyas Roger