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Darryl A. Kelley is an American Catholic permanent deacon and former Maryland State Delegate who represented part of Legislative District 26 with the Democratic Party from 2003 to 2007.
1966–2023
Darryl O’Flynn Lenox (January 28, 1966 – April 16, 2023) was an American comedian who lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His comedy was notable for its focus on the differences between Canadians and Americans, and on his struggle with blindness.…
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Darryl Matthews McDaniels (born May 31, 1964), also commonly known by his stage name DMC (or D.M.C.), is an American rapper and record producer. He is a founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC, and is considered one of the pioneers of hip-hop culture.
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Darryl DeWayne Motley (born January 21, 1960) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder who played six seasons for the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves between 1981 and 1987. In his MLB career, Motley played in 413 games, hit 44 home…
1962–2011
Darryl Pandy (December 24, 1962 – June 10, 2011) was an American gospel and house music singer from Chicago.
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Darryl Raymond Payne (born in 1960) is an American post-disco record producer and songwriter who worked on club and urban hits of artists like Sharon Redd or Sinnamon. He produced music mostly centered to SAM and Prelude record labels in the 1980s, and…
Biography
Darryl "Day" Pearson is an American record producer, songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for writing and producing "It's All About Me", a Mya/Sisqó single that peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, "Part Time Lover" (a Top 10…
1953–
Darryl Pinckney (born 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American novelist, playwright, and essayist.
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Darryl Stephens is an American actor and author. He is best known for playing Noah Nicholson on the television dramedy Noah's Arc.
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Darryl Eugene Strawberry Sr. (born March 12, 1962) is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Throughout his career, Strawberry was one of the most feared sluggers in the sport, known for…
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Darryl Anthony Tapp (born September 13, 1984) is an American professional football coach and former defensive end who is the assistant defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for…
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Darryl K. Williams (January 28, 1964 – March 28, 2010) of Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts and Milton, Massachusetts, was an American advocate for social justice, compassion and forgiveness as well as a local advocate for accessibility for persons with…
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Darryll John Pines is an American aerospace engineer and academic administrator currently serving as president of University of Maryland, College Park. He was previously dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering and held the Glenn L. Martin…
1967–
Darvell Huffman (born May 5, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Indianapolis Colts. He played college football for the Boston University Terriers and was selected…
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Darvin Demonte Ham Sr. (born July 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the top assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously served as the head coach of the…
1977–
Darvis "Doc" Darell Patton (born December 4, 1977) is an American retired track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events. He is a two-time US Champion in the 200-meter dash and won the silver medal in the event at the 2003 World Championships. He…
1931–1991
Darwin Theodore Troy Turner (May 7, 1931 – February 11, 1991) was an American literary critic, scholar, poet, and professor who wrote about African-American history. He is known for contributions to the field of African American Studies (now Black Studies)…
1976–
Dary Myricks (born September 27, 1976) is an American former professional football offensive lineman/defensive lineman who played in the Arena Football League for the Carolina Cobras, Detroit Fury, and Georgia Force. Myricks became the head football coach…
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Daryl Lamont Boston (born January 4, 1963) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder, and the former first base coach for the Chicago White Sox.
1960–2013
Daryl Chester "Brick" McNeill Sr. (September 20, 1960 – October 19, 2013) was an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at Johnson C. Smith University from 1995 to 1998 and again from 2005 to 2009. He also served as the head…
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Daryl Campbell (born May 29, 1986) is an American politician. He serves as a Democratic member for the 99th district of the Florida House of Representatives. Born in New Rochelle, New York.
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Daryl Lynn Coley (October 30, 1955 – March 15, 2016) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. At 14, Coley was a member of the ensemble "Helen Stephens and the Voices of Christ". He began performing with Edwin Hawkins and…
1938–
Daryl Cumber Dance (born January 17, 1938) is an American academic best known for her work on black folklore.
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Daryl Davis (born March 26, 1958) is an American R&B and blues musician and activist. His efforts to fight racism by engaging members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) have convinced dozens of Klansmen to leave and denounce the KKK. Known for his energetic style…
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