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My Take
What draws me to D. L. Hughley is the trajectory: a kid out of Los Angeles who clawed his way up through stand-up to host BET's ComicView, headline his own network sitcom, and earn a seat among the Original Kings of Comedy. That last credential alone tells you he was operating at the very top of his craft. But what I respect most is his refusal to stay in one lane. Actor, screenwriter, voice artist, and later a cable news host. Comedians who pivot into commentary risk a lot, yet he keeps showing up with something to say. That restless, opinionated energy is exactly what makes him worth watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- D. L. Hughley
- Name (Japanese)
- D・L・ヒューリー
- Reading
- D・L・ひゅーりー
- Born
- March 6, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- San Pedro High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was D. L. Hughley born?
Born March 6, 1963 (age 63).
Where is D. L. Hughley from?
D. L. Hughley is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does D. L. Hughley do?
D. L. Hughley works as actor, screenwriter, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.