Daryl Keith Roach

Daryl Keith Roach

  • Also know as: Daryl 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.

Filmography

The Ice Pirates

1984

As Fitzcairn / Prisoner

Watchers III

1994

As Nat (as Daryl Roach)

Legal Tender

1991

As Willy

The Importance of Being Earnest

1992

As Jack Worthing

Gang Boys

1994

As Max

Shampoo

1975

As Boy at Party

CIA II: Target Alexa

1993

As Wilson

Playback

1996

As Franklin

SpaceCamp

1986

As NASA #1

Run & Prey

0000

As Roger

Marked for Murder

1993

As Bernard Powell

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