After years of experience in the stand-up circuit, Hughley took on the role of host of BET’s Comic View in 1992, in addition to various other television appearances on comedy programs and sitcoms. He was raised in Southern California, where he would spend the majority of his performing life as well. Once Hughley had gained some attention as a stand-up comedian, he appeared on an HBO special, which led to his status as host of Comic View. In 1995, he played Marlon on the TV series Double Rush, and starred on The Hughleys as himself in 1998. The following year, he performed the voice for the Gadgetmobile in the live-action film Inspector Gadget, inspired by the 1980s cartoon series of the same name. He appeared in the Spike Lee documentary, The Original Kings of Comedy, which also featured Steve Harvery, Cedric the Entertainer, and Bernie Mac. After The Hughleys wrapped in 2002, he continued to remain a constant fixture on the comedy scene, appearing in additional films like 2004’s Soul Plane. He also took on the recurring role of Simon Stiles on the short-lived Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip in 2006 and 2007 as well as the comedy series Glory Daze in 2011. Venturing back into film, More recent credits include Dancing with the Stars, Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host and Heartbeat. D.L. Hughley knows how to make people laugh.
