Daryl Keith Roach
Actor
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
Shampoo
as Boy at Party 1975
The Ice Pirates
as Fitzcairn / Prisoner 1984
SpaceCamp
as NASA #1 1986
Watchers III
as Nat (as Daryl Roach) 1994
C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
as Wilson 1993
Gang Boys
as Max 1994
Playback
as Franklin 1996
Legal Tender
as Willy 1991
Special Report: Journey to Mars
1996
Marked for Murder
as Bernard Powell 1993
Run & Prey
as Roger TBA