D.L. Hughley Biography

Fast Facts

• His comedy acts and series have garnered him numerous nominations and a Peabody Award in 2013 for "D․L․ Hughley: The Endangered List," shared with the rest of the cast
• After being encouraged by his wife to start stand-up, he was selected to host "Comic View," after which he received high praise and recognition
• In 1998 and four years following, he wrote, produced, and starred in his TV sitcom "The Hughleys․"
• Released his stand-up comedy album "D․L․ Hughley: Notes From the GED Section" in 2005 as well as hosting a short-lived talk show "Weekends at the D․L․"
• Prior to his stand-up routines, he was a telemarketer for the Los Angeles Times, working in management
• Uses many of his childhood experiences and memories in his comedy routines
• Was a contestant on the 16th season of "Dancing With the Stars," paired with Cheryl Burke and left on the fourth week of the competition