Daryl Keith Roach

Acting

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 First Family — Peter
• Cougar Town — Tournament Official
• The Guardian — Judge Harris
• Felicity — Security Guard
• The King of Queens — Announcer
• George & Leo
• The Practice — Testifying Police Officer
• 1996Playback — Franklin
• 1996Special Report: Journey to Mars
• The Drew Carey Show — Cop
• Chicago Hope — Dr. Goodyear
• 1994Gang Boys — Max
• 1994Watchers III — Nat (as Daryl Roach)
• 1993C.I.A. II: Target Alexa — Wilson
• 1993Marked for Murder — Bernard Powell
• Mad About You — Photographer
• The Golden Palace — Man #1
• 1992The Importance of Being Earnest — Jack Worthing
• 1991Legal Tender — Willy
• Seinfeld — Blind Violinist / Cop
• 1986SpaceCamp — NASA #1
• 1985Pee-wee's Big Adventure — Chuck
• 1984The Ice Pirates — Fitzcairn / Prisoner
• Cheers — Judge #1
• Knots Landing — Paramedic
• 1975Shampoo — Boy at Party
• Run & Prey — Roger