Daryl Keith Roach born in New York City inherited a legacy of richness from his renowned parents jazz drummer Max Roach and Mildred Roach He made his mark in theatre with standout performances in notable plays like The Bacchae Hercules on Normandie Semple featuring Langston Hughes works and Master Harold and the Boys earning the Dramalogue Award for Best Actor His talents graced TV screens in series such as Smith The Guardian and classics like Cheers and General Hospital Roach left a cinematic footprint in films like Crocodile Dundee in LA Shampoo and as Chuck in Pee Wees Big Adventure Beyond his artistic pursuits in 2004 Roach founded MUSICaidslife thru music a nonprofit supporting HIVAIDS vaccine and microbicide research This initiative blends the healing power of music with community engagement fostering education and entertainment through concert events and workshops aiming for impactful results