
Daryl Keith Roach
ActingAlso Known As
Daryl Roach, Darryl 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.
Movies
(13 total)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Chuck

Shampoo
as Boy at Party

The Ice Pirates
as Fitzcairn / Prisoner

SpaceCamp
as NASA #1

Watchers III
as Nat (as Daryl Roach)

C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
as Wilson

Gang Boys
as Max

Playback
as Franklin

Legal Tender
as Willy

Marked for Murder
as Bernard Powell

Run & Prey
as Roger

The Importance of Being Earnest
as Jack Worthing
TV Shows
(14 total)
Seinfeld
as Blind Violinist / Cop

The King of Queens
as Announcer

Cheers
as Judge #1

Cougar Town
as Tournament Official

Mad About You
as Photographer

The Practice
as Testifying Police Officer

Felicity
as Security Guard

Chicago Hope
as Dr. Goodyear

The Guardian
as Judge Harris

Knots Landing
as Paramedic

The Golden Palace
as Man #1

The First Family
as Peter


