Portrait of Daryl Keith Roach

Daryl Keith Roach

Acting

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.

Filmography

2012
2009
Cougar Town

as Tournament Official

2001
The Guardian

as Judge Harris

1998
Felicity

as Security Guard

1998
The King of Queens

as Announcer

1997
The Practice

as Testifying Police Officer

1996
Playback

as Franklin

1994
Watchers III

as Nat (as Daryl Roach)

1994
Chicago Hope

as Dr. Goodyear

1994
Gang Boys

as Max

1993
Marked for Murder

as Bernard Powell

1992
Mad About You

as Photographer

1992
1991
Legal Tender

as Willy

1989
Seinfeld

as Blind Violinist / Cop

1986
SpaceCamp

as NASA #1

1984
The Ice Pirates

as Fitzcairn / Prisoner

1982
Cheers

as Judge #1

1979
Knots Landing

as Paramedic

1975
Shampoo

as Boy at Party

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Run & Prey

as Roger