Daryl Keith Roach

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Daryl Keith Roach

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Daryl Keith Roach

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Special Report: Journey to Mars
2h 0m
Movie 1996

Special Report: Journey to Mars

When the world's first spaceship is close to its goal...

C.I.A. II: Target Alexa
1h 30m
Movie 1993

C.I.A. II: Target Alexa

When a top secret nuclear guidance system is stolen by...

The Importance of Being Earnest
2h 3m
Movie 1992

The Importance of Being Earnest

An all-black version of Oscar Wilde's play.

SpaceCamp
1h 47m
Movie 1986

SpaceCamp

Andie Bergstrom, an astronaut eagerly awaiting her first trip to...

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1h 31m
Movie 1985

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big...

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.