D.L. Hughley
Details
- Date of Birth:
- March 6, 1963
- Height:
- 5' 7"
- Hometown:
- Los Angeles
Bio:
D. L. Hughley (born Darryl Lynn “D.L.” Hughley on March 6, 1963 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, host and political commentator. He got his big break in 1992 when he hosted BET’s stand-up comedy show, ComicView. He later went on to write, produce and star in the TV sitcom, The Hughleys from 1998-2002, and also had a short-lived talk show on Comedy Central, Weekends at the D.L. He also co-wrote and starred in the Spike Lee stand-up comedy film, The Original Kings of Comedy, which is one of his most notable works. Some of his television guest-starring roles include Scrubs and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. In 2010, NBC ordered his game show pilot called Who’s Bluffing Who, and he also guest-hosted on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. In addition to his comedy resume, he was also a contestant on Season 16 of Dancing with the Stars, where he won ninth place.
Best Known For:
D.L. Hughley is best known for starring on The Hughleys and for his role in The Original Kings of Comedy.
Personal Life:
D. L. married wife LaDonna Hughley in 1986. They have three kids together, daughters Ryan and Tyler, and son Kyle.
