D.L. Hughley

Birth Name:

Darryl Lynn Hughley

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

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

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