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In 1996, Daryl was nominated for an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Image award for his role in The John Laroquette Show.
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Daryl was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. When he had his accident, he refused blood transfusions during the surgery because it contradicted the teachings of his religion.
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In 1994 in Ebony magazine, Daryl claimed one of his most memorable childhood moments was "Summers spent crabbing and fishing in South Carolina."
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The motorcycle Daryl was riding when he had his paralyzing accident was a relative's Kawasaki Ninja 900.
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In 1998, Daryl was named one of the 10 best dressed stars in Hollywood by TV Guide.
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Daryl was a good friend of Christopher and Dana Reeve. In 2004 he was named the celebrity spokesperson for their Minorities Community Outreach Program.
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While starring in Veronica's Closet, Daryl appeared in a public service announcement about substance abuse for NBC's The More You Know.
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Darryl's wife is named Carol. They have three kids--daughter, Kamari and sons, Desmin and Justin.
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When Daryl was cast in Ed, he had the creators call his mother to tell her he got the part. He was afraid she wouldn't believe him.
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While filming Toothless (about the tooth fairy) for Disney's Wonderful World of Disney, Darryl met co-star Kirstie Alley. The two got along so well, that she helped get him the role of Leo on her sitcom Veronica's Closet.
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Darryl's role on Ed was his first as a parapalegic.
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In 1990, Groove B. Chill (Darryl's rap group) released the album Starting From Zero.