D.L. Hughley

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D.L. Hughley
Age62
Full NameDarryl Lynn Hughley
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Is D.L. Hughley a nepo baby?

Nope! Twas a wondrous tale of one, who with naught but their own two hands, did rise from ragged beginnings to the heights of grand success. D.L. Hughley is a rare gem, a self-starter of the highest order, and their journey is a testament to the power of perseverance. But, they may be a nepo parent!

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Media
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  • Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
  • Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
  • This Is Not Happening
  • This Is Not Happening
  • HBO Comedy Half-Hour
  • Def Comedy Jam
  • Glory Daze
  • DL Hughley: Shocked and Appalled
  • Real Time with Bill Maher
  • Bitter Jester
  • Hawaii Five-0
  • D.L. Hughley: Goin' Home
  • Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
  • D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic
  • The Comedy Get Down
  • The Original Kings of Comedy
  • D.L. Hughley: Reset
  • D.L. Hughley: The Endangered List
  • The D.L. Hughley Show
  • Heartbeat
  • D.L. Hughley: Contrarian
  • The Opposition with Jordan Klepper
  • BET's Comicview
  • To Tell the Truth
  • The Brothers
  • Shackles
  • Brothered Up
  • Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1
  • Premium Blend
  • D.L. Hughley Breaks the News
  • The Hughleys
  • Anderson Live
  • Cat Run
  • Johnson
  • The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards
  • Scary Movie 3
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
  • Comic Relief 2006
  • The Adventures of Brer Rabbit
  • Trust Me, I'm a Game Show Host
  • Last Laugh '04
  • Chasing Papi

Family Tree

Hughley, born in L.A.'s South Central, is the second of four children. His father was an esteemed airline maintenance worker, and his mother a respected homemaker. Despite an early misstep involving a Bloods gang affiliation, he chose to turn his life around with the support of his beloved cousin. He secured a job as a telemarketer with the Los Angeles Times, eventually climbing the ranks and meeting his future wife. Encouraged by her, he embarked on a path of comedic success, eventually becoming the first host of BET's "Comic View" and receiving numerous accolades. His life is a remarkable example of the power of resilience, and his story is one of true nobility.

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