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









