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Daryl Keith Roach

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 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.

Known for

Playback
Playback
1996 • Franklin
Special Report: Journey to Mars
Special Report: Journey to Mars
1996
Watchers III
Watchers III
1994 • Nat (as Daryl Roach)
Gang Boys
Gang Boys
1994 • Max
C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
1993 • Wilson
Marked for Murder
Marked for Murder
1993 • Bernard Powell
The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
1992 • Jack Worthing
Legal Tender
Legal Tender
1991 • Willy

Full filmography

Playback
Playback
1996 • Franklin
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Watchers III
Watchers III
1994 • Nat (as Daryl Roach)
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Marked for Murder
Marked for Murder
1993 • Bernard Powell
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SpaceCamp
SpaceCamp
1986 • NASA #1
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The Ice Pirates
The Ice Pirates
1984 • Fitzcairn / Prisoner
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Shampoo
Shampoo
1975 • Boy at Party
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Run & Prey
Run & Prey
Unknown year • Roger
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