D.L. Hughley

D.L. Hughley began his career as the original host of BET's "ComicView" before moving on to play the eponymous character on the ABC/UPN sitcom "The Hughleys." He was one of the "Big Four" comedians in "The Original Kings of Comedy" and subsequently hosted CNN's "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News". He also served as a correspondent for "The Jay Leno Show" on NBC and was a contestant on season 16 of "Dancing with the Stars".

Hughley has had a significant impact on the literary world, publishing several books such as "How Not to Get Shot: And Other Advice From White People" and "How to Survive America". His filmography includes roles in "Inspector Gadget," "The Original Kings of Comedy," and "Scary Movie 3". In addition to his screen and literary pursuits, he has also carved out a successful career in radio, hosting "The D.L. Hughley Morning Show" and "The D.L. Hughley Show" in syndication.

A testament to his versatility, Hughley has hosted several comedy specials, including "D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic", "D.L. Hughley: Reset", and "D.L. Hughley: Contrarian". His TV roles include leading parts in series such as "The Hughleys" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". Other notable appearances include guest-hosting roles on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and "The Late Late Show". His most recent endeavor is hosting "The D.L. Hughley Show" which premiered on TV One in 2019. He also has the distinction of having hosted "The Daily Show" for a week in January 2023 and being a past anchor for CNN.