D.L. Hughley - Actor Profile

D.L. Hughley

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
40Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1963
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About D.L. Hughley

Darryl Lynn 'D. L.' Hughley (born March 6, 1963) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known as the star of the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys, and as one of the four comedians featured in the Spike Lee film The Original Kings of Comedy. Additionally, he has been the host of CNN's D. L. Hughley Breaks the News, a correspondent for The Jay Leno Show on NBC, and a local radio personality in New York City.

D.L. Hughley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of D.L. Hughley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of D.L. Hughley's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of D.L. Hughley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best D.L. Hughley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from D.L. Hughley's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie D.L. Hughley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 N.W.A.: Not Without Alonzo - Flop Similar →
2023 Sign the Show Self Flop Similar →
2021 2021 and Done with Snoop Dogg & Kevin Hart Self Flop Similar →
2020 This Is Stand-Up Self Flop Similar →
2018 D.L. Hughley: Contrarian Himself Flop Similar →
2017 Def Comedy Jam 25 Self Average Similar →
2017 Dying Laughing Self Average Similar →
2014 D.L. Hughley: Clear Himself Hit Similar →
2012 D.L. Hughley: The Endangered List Himself Flop Similar →
2012 D.L. Hughley: Reset Himself Super Hit Similar →
2012 I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Cat Run Dexter Flop Similar →
2009 All Star Comedy Jam: Live from South Beach - Average Similar →
2009 Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Spy School Albert Flop Similar →
2007 D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic Himself Hit Similar →
2006 Def Comedy Jam Classics: Volume Two Self Flop Similar →
2006 We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story Himself Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Adventures of Brer Rabbit Brer Fox (voice) Average Similar →
2006 Cloud 9 Tenspot Flop Similar →
2005 Shackles Ben Cross Average Similar →
2005 D.L. Hughley: Shocked & Appalled - Flop Similar →
2004 Last Laugh '04 Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Soul Plane Johnny Average Similar →
2004 Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 Self Flop Similar →
2003 Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Scary Movie 3 John Wilson Average Similar →
2003 D.L. Hughley Live - Flop Similar →
2003 Chasing Papi Rodrigo Hit Similar →
2003 Inspector Gadget 2 Gadgetmobile (voice) Flop Similar →
2003 Latham Entertainment Presents: An All New Comedy Experience Himself Super Hit Similar →
2002 Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal Self Hit Similar →
2001 The Brothers Derrick West Hit Similar →
2001 Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Original Kings of Comedy Self Average Similar →
1999 D.L. Hughley: Going Home Himself Average Similar →
1999 Inspector Gadget Gadgetmobile (voice) Flop Similar →
1999 Def Comedy Jam: All Stars 1 - Flop Similar →
1994 HBO Comedy Half-Hour: D.L. Hughley - Flop Similar →
1992 One Night Stand: D.L. Hughley Himself Flop Similar →

D.L. Hughley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of D.L. Hughley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring D.L. Hughley is "We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has D.L. Hughley acted in?

D.L. Hughley has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by D.L. Hughley?

Other notable films include "Latham Entertainment Presents: An All New Comedy Experience", "Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!", and "I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac".

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