Daryl Keith Roach
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Known for: Acting
Also 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.
Movie Credits
The Ice Pirates
1984-03-16
In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The
Watchers III
1994-11-16
A top-secret experiment spawns two highly intelligent life-forms: Einstein, a golden retriever with
SpaceCamp
1986-06-06
Andie Bergstrom, an astronaut eagerly awaiting her first trip to space, runs a summer camp for teena
Special Report: Journey to Mars
1996-03-25
When the world's first spaceship is close to its goal (Mars), the TV network GNN begins its live cov
Run & Prey
Struggling actor Cliff James gets mistaken for a transient while researching a role and is kidnapped
Marked for Murder
1993-01-17
Mace Moutron, The Sandman, is released from prison to take part in a project where convicts assist t
Legal Tender
1991-03-01
A beautiful bar owner becomes victimized by a lethal bank fraud plot.
The Importance of Being Earnest
1992-05-14
An all-black version of Oscar Wilde's play.
Gang Boys
1994-02-01
Two determined parents fight back against a Los Angeles gang terrorizing the neighborhood after thei
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985-07-26
The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is sto
Shampoo
1975-02-11
On Election Day, 1968, irresponsible hairdresser and ladies' man George Roundy is too busy cutting h
C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
1993-12-06
When a top secret nuclear guidance system is stolen by an ex-CIA operative looking to sell the deadl
Playback
1996-09-21
Karen --a beautiful, ambitious, ruthless, senior executive-- is determined to take over this merger