Dorian Gregory

Dorian Gregory

Gregory in 2006
Born (1971-01-26) January 26, 1971
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1991 – Present

Dorian Gregory (born January 26, 1971) is an American actor most notable for playing Darryl Morris on the television show Charmed (1998-2005), and as the fourth and final permanent host of Soul Train, replacing Shemar Moore.

Background

Dorian was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Cleveland, Ohio until age nine when he and his family moved to Los Angeles, California. Gregory began his acting career with guest roles on such series as Baywatch, Beverly Hills, 90210, Sister, Sister, among others. He played his first major role in Baywatch Nights, where he belonged to the regular cast from 1996-97.

Career

In 1998, Dorian Gregory received the role of the police officer Darryl Morris in the successful series Charmed, which he played until end of the seventh season in 2005. In 2002, he replaced cosmetic surgeon Jan Adams as one of the hosts of the male-oriented daytime talk show, The Other Half, which was cancelled the following year.

He has hosted several events like BET Anniversary and Achievement Awards with Debbie Allen and Shirley Moore, Black Stuntwomen Beach Competition, and Elite Lee Jeans Model Look with Roshumba Williams and Angelica Bridges. He has also hosted a radio show on Black Writers, supports minority filmmakers, appeared at high school dedication 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 he informed him.

Personal life

He is actively involved in the Jeopardy Program, sponsored by the Los Angeles Police Department for youth at risk, as well as serving as the National Spokesman for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He was diagnosed with Juvenile (Type 1) diabetes when he was nine, and now talks to young adults and children on the subject as a motivational speaker. Dorian 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 LA and for the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

He 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 back in the music studio cutting more songs for a long-awaited album release. He began his writing career as a poet ("Ashley Moore" and "Deep Deep Purple"). His passion for writing progressed naturally into music and has evolved to writing plays and movie scripts, including a play, Room Mates For Life.

Filmography

Year Film Role Other notes
1991 Baywatch Man in the Audience TV Series (1 Episode)
1992 Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Driver for 'Moore' At Airport Uncredited
1992 Honey, I Blew Up the Kid US Marshal Officer Uncredited
1995 Sister, Sister Delivery Man TV Series (1 Episode)
1995 Hope & Gloria Dutch TV Series (1 Episode)
1995 Beverly Hills, 90210 Guard TV Series (1 Episode)
1995 Too Something Gym Guy TV Series (1 Episode)
1995 The Barefoot Executive Doctor TV Series
1995 Living Single Mountie Robeson TV Series (1 Episode)
1996 The Steve Harvey Show Derek TV Series (1 Episode)
1997 The Apocalypse Lieutenant Movie
1997 Just Write Valet At The Mansion Party Movie
1996–1997 Baywatch Nights Diamont Teague TV Series (22 Episodes)
1997 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman SWAT Commander TV Series (1 Episode)
1996–1997 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Norman TV Series (2 Episodes)
1997 Pacific Blue Rober Quest TV Series (1 Episode)
1998 Prey Karl Hunter TV Series (1 Episode)
1998 Moesha Darnell TV Series (1 Episode)
1998–2005 Charmed Darryl Morris TV Series (69 Episodes)
1999 3rd Rock from the Sun Byron TV Series (1 Episode)
2003 Deliver Us from Eva Lucius Johnson Movie
2003 Girlfriends Robert TV Series (1 Episode)
2004 NCIS Local Police Detective TV Series (1 Episode)
2005 The Bad Girl's Guide Ray TV Series (1 Episode)
2005 Getting Played Darrel TV Movie
2008 Las Vegas Agent Miller TV Series (1 Episode)
2008 Show Stoppers Dance Showdown Host Movie
Year Film Role Other notes
1993 Story Of A People Himself (Host) TV Mini-Series
1996 65th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Himself (Host) TV
2003-2006 Soul Train Himself (Host) TV
2003 The Other Half Himself (Co-Host) TV Series (1 Episode)
2004 The 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards Himself (Host) TV
2005 Charmed: Access All Areas Himself (Host) TV Special
2005 The 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards Himself (Host) TV
2005 The 8th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest Himself (Host) TV
2006 In the Mix Himself TV Series (1 Episode)
2008 Life on the Road with Mr. and Mrs. Brown Himself

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Preceded by
Shemar Moore
Host of Soul Train
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Succeeded by
None
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