Born on March 6, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, D.L. Hughley—whose full name is Darryl Lynn Hughley—was raised by his parents, Audrey and Charles Hughley. His father worked as a maintenance worker for Delta Air Lines and hoped for a stable future for his four children. However, Darryl's teenage years were tumultuous. He became involved with the Bloods gang, which led to his expulsion from high school. A turning point came when a cousin of his was shot, prompting Hughley to leave gang life behind. He subsequently secured a job with the Los Angeles Times.
Hughley's foray into comedy was significantly influenced by his future wife, Ladonna, who encouraged him to pursue it seriously. After experiencing initial struggles in the comedy scene, he gained national attention in 1992 when he was selected by BET as the first host of the stand-up comedy show ComicView. His performance on the show earned him recognition within the entertainment industry. He left ComicView in 1993 to focus on developing his own comedic material.
In 1998, Hughley created and starred in the ABC sitcom The Hughleys, a self-produced comedy series inspired by his own life experiences. The show ran successfully until 2002. Following the series, Hughley took a brief hiatus from television to spend time with his family and work on personal projects.
Hughley returned to the spotlight in 2005 with the release of his stand-up comedy album D.L. Hughley: Notes From the GED Section. That same year, he hosted several episodes of Weekends at the D.L. on Comedy Central. He also became one of the featured comedians in the widely acclaimed tour and film The Original Kings of Comedy, alongside Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac.
His television work includes a lead role in the NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Hughley has also made guest appearances in popular shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1993), Scrubs (2003), Hawaii Five-0 (2010), and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2011). Known for his sharp wit and observational humor, Hughley frequently appears as himself in various television programs and documentaries.
| Birth Date: | 6 Mar, 1963 |
| Age: | 57 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| residence: | Calabasas |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor and comedian |
| Twitter Id: | Realdlhughley |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
