Daryl Keith Roach

Daryl Keith Roach

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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

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Shampoo
Shampoo

1975

as Boy at Party

The Ice Pirates
The Ice Pirates

1984

as Fitzcairn / Prisoner

SpaceCamp
SpaceCamp

1986

as NASA #1

Playback
Playback

1996

as Franklin

Watchers III
Watchers III

1994

as Nat (as Daryl Roach)

Marked for Murder
Marked for Murder

1993

as Bernard Powell

The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest

1992

as Jack Worthing

C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
Legal Tender
Legal Tender

1991

as Willy

Gang Boys
Gang Boys

1994

as Max

Run & Prey
Run & Prey

as Roger