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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 stan…
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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.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2012
The First Family
TV show Peter
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2009
Cougar Town
TV show Tournament Official
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2001
The Guardian
TV show Judge Harris
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1998
Felicity
TV show Security Guard
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1998
The King of Queens
TV show Announcer
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1997
George & Leo
TV show
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1997
The Practice
TV show Testifying Police Officer
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1996
Playback
Movie Franklin
- 1996
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1995
The Drew Carey Show
TV show Cop
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1994
Watchers III
Movie Nat (as Daryl Roach)
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1994
Chicago Hope
TV show Dr. Goodyear
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1994
Gang Boys
Movie Max
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1993
C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
Movie Wilson
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1993
Marked for Murder
Movie Bernard Powell
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1992
Mad About You
TV show Photographer
More credits
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1992
The Golden Palace
TV show Man #1
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1992
The Importance of Being Earnest
Movie Jack Worthing
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1991
Legal Tender
Movie Willy
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1989
Seinfeld
TV show Blind Violinist / Cop
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1986
SpaceCamp
Movie NASA #1
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1985
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Movie Chuck
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1984
The Ice Pirates
Movie Fitzcairn / Prisoner
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1982
Cheers
TV show Judge #1
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1979
Knots Landing
TV show Paramedic
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1975
Shampoo
Movie Boy at Party
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Run & Prey
Movie Roger
