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Dorian Gregory
Gregory in 2006
Born (1971-01-26) January 26, 1971 (age 53)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, television host
Years active1991–present

Dorian Gregory (born January 26, 1971[1]) is an American actor and television host who played Darryl Morris on the television show Charmed (1998–2005) and was the fourth and final permanent host of Soul Train, replacing Shemar Moore.[2]

Background

Gregory was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Cleveland, Ohio until age nine, when he and his family moved to Los Angeles, California.[1] He began his acting career with guest roles on such series as Baywatch, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Sister, Sister, among others. His first major role was in the main cast of Baywatch Nights from 1996 to 1997.

Career

In 1998, he played the police officer Darryl Morris in the television series Charmed, which he played until end of season 7, in 2005, when the character was cut due to budget reasons.[3] In 2002, he replaced cosmetic surgeon Jan Adams as one of the hosts of the male-oriented daytime talk show, The Other Half,[1] which was canceled the following year.[4]

Gregory has hosted several events, such as the BET Anniversary and Achievement Awards with Debbie Allen and Shirley Moore, the Black Stuntwomen Beach Competition, and the Elite Lee Jeans Model Look with Roshumba Williams and Angelica Bridges. He has also hosted a radio show on black writers, supports minority filmmakers, and appeared at high school dedications to support better educational opportunities. He is a founding member of Epiphany Theater Group, established by writer/producer/director Bill Duke. In 2010, Gregory made an impromptu appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in the "Jaywalking segment". Jay Leno was apparently unaware of who Gregory was until Gregory informed him.

Personal life

Gregory is actively involved in the Jeopardy Program, sponsored by the Los Angeles Police Department for youth at risk, as well as serves as the National Spokesman for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.[1] He was diagnosed with Juvenile (Type 1) diabetes when he was a child,[5][6] and now talks to young adults and children on the subject as a motivational speaker.[citation needed] Gregory is working to raise funds to help find a cure for diabetes and offering information to support people living with the disease. He is also involved with AIDS Project Los Angeles and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Gregory has a music group with his sister, Mercedes Bey, called "MD Says", which stands for "Mercedes and Dorian Says". Their group has music running in Europe as well as domestic pick ups He is also cutting more songs for a long-awaited album release.

He began his writing career as a poet (and penned "Ashley Moore" and "Deep Deep Purple"). His passion for writing progressed naturally into music, and has evolved to writing plays and movie scripts, including the play Room Mates for Life.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1992 Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Driver for 'Moore' At Airport
1995 The Barefoot Executive Doctor TV Movie
1997 The Apocalypse Lieutenant
Just Write Valet At The Mansion Party
2003 Deliver Us from Eva Lucius Johnson
2005 Getting Played Darrel TV Movie
2008 Show Stoppers Dance Showdown Host
2013 Deceitful Mark
2014 The Next Dance Mr. Hamilton Video
2017 The Lurking Man Emerson
Caged Dr. Mock Short
2018 When It Comes Around Nate
2019 Christmas Matchmakers Owen TV Movie
2021 The Wrong Real Estate Agent Ron TV Movie
Twice Bitten -

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1991 Baywatch Man in the Audience Episode: "Money, Honey"
Full House Man at Shower Episode: "Gotta Dance"
Murder, She Wrote Offficer Kimbrough Episode: "A Killing in Vegas"
1992 Cheers Teammate #3 Episode: "Take Me Out of the Ball Game"
1995 Sister, Sister Delivery Man Episode: "Field Trip"
The Wayans Bros. Dr. Peters Episode: "ER"
Hope & Gloria Dutch Episode: "Don't Take Any Wooden Elephants"
Beverly Hills, 90210 Guard Episode: "Home Is Where the Tart Is"
Too Something Gym Guy Episode: "Maria Cooks"
Living Single Mountie Robeson Episode: "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow... Dammit"
1996 The Steve Harvey Show Derek Episode: "High Top Reunion"
Soul Train Himself/Co-Host Episode: "CeCe Peniston/Soul for Real/A+"
1996–97 Baywatch Nights Diamont Teague Main Cast: Season 2
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Norman Episode: "Rivals" & "Party, Party"
1997 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Swat Commander Episode: "I've Got You Under My Skin"
Pacific Blue Rober Quest Episode: "Excessive Force"
1998 Prey Karl Hunter Episode: "Sleeper"
Moesha Darnell Episode: "Birth Control"
1998–05 Charmed Darryl Morris Main Cast: Season 1–7
1999 3rd Rock from the Sun Byron Episode: "Alien Hunter"
2002–03 The Other Half Himself/Co-Host TV Series
2003 Girlfriends Robert Episode: "Snoop, There It Is"
2003–06 Soul Train Himself Host: Season 33-35
2005 The Bad Girl's Guide Ray Episode: "The Guide to Doing It Now"
The Bernie Mac Show - Episode: "Sorely Missed"
2008 Las Vegas Agent Miller Episode: "3 Babes, 100 Guns and a Fat Chick"
2009 Without a Trace Man Episode: "Labyrinths"
2015 Trent & Tilly Donovan Mcnabb Episode: "Z and the Big TV"
2016 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Undersecretary Walter Thomas Episode: "Absolution"
Family Time Mr. Jenkins Episode: "The Things We Do for Love"

References

  1. ^ a b c d O'Hare, Kate (October 6, 2002). "Checking in with Dorian Gregory". The Free Lance-Star. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  2. ^ Williams, Janice (August 27, 2020). "Actor Shemar Moore used to host "Soul Train," bust some of his fans only just figured that out". Newsweek. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Walser, Andrew (March 28, 2021). "Why Darryl Left Charmed's Finale Season". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  4. ^ Benson, Lorri Antosz (June 8, 2003). "It's a wrap: 'The Other Half' headed to the other side". Sunday Free Lance-Star. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  5. ^ Mitchell, Tedd (April 4, 2004). "HealthSmart". The Telegraph-Herald. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  6. ^ Stechert, Anna (April 25, 2001). "Diabetes stamp celebrated". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
Preceded by Host of Soul Train
2003–2006 		Succeeded by
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