Known for movies
A Different World (1987-1993)
as Ronald 'Ron' Johnson / Ron Johnson
Homeboys in Outer Space (1996-1997)
as Morris Clay
Brother (2000)
as Yamomoto's Henchman
School Daze (1988)
as Big Brother X-Ray Vision
Short Info
| Date Of Birth | May 10, 1963 |
| Fact | Attended and graduated from Syracuse University in 1986. He was awarded the Chancellor's Citation from Syracuse for prominent alumni |
Darryl M. Bell is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Ron Johnson, Jr. on the NBC sitcom A Different World.
Bell was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 13, 1964. His parents are Darryl and Marilyn Bell. He has two sisters, Dionne and Nicole. Bell was educated at the prestigious St. Ignatius College Prep high school. He then attended Northwestern University, where he majored in communications.
Bell’s acting career began in 1987 with a guest appearance on the television show 227. He then had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom A Different World, which ran from 1987 to 1993. After the show ended, Bell appeared in a number of films and television shows, including The Cosby Show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Living Single. He also had a recurring role on the HBO series Oz.
In recent years, Bell has appeared in the films Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family and Think Like a Man Too. He also had a recurring role on the television series Survivor’s Remorse.
Bell has been married to actress Tisha Campbell-Martin since 1996. The couple has two children together.
Bell has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
General Info
| Full Name | Darryl M. Bell |
| Date Of Birth | May 10, 1963 |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | Delbarton School |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Parents | Travers J. Bell, Jr |
| Partner | Tempestt Bledsoe, Tempestt Bledsoe |
Accomplishments
| Movies | New Jersey Turnpikes, School Daze |
| TV Shows | Househusbands of Hollywood, Friday Night Videos, Homeboys in Outer Space, A Different World, Color TV |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Darryl M. Bell and Tempest Bledsoe have been together since 1993 but have never married. They choose not to marry, citing the divorce rate of friends and acquaintances. ("Househusbands of Hollywood", 2009). They are living together. |
| 2 | He pledged into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Delta Zeta Chapter) in Spring 1982. He portrayed a fraternity member on both A Different World (1987) (Kappa Lambda Nu) and in School Daze (1988) (Gamma Phi Gamma). Ironically, actual members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., were featured in both productions, but he portrayed a member of a fictional fraternity. |
| 3 | Attended and graduated from Syracuse University in 1986. He was awarded the Chancellor's Citation from Syracuse for prominent alumni |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dark Party | 2013 | Danny | |
| Beverly Hills S.U.V. | 2004 | TV Movie | |
| X2 - Wolverine's Revenge | 2003 | Video Game | Bravo Leader (voice, as Daryl Bell) |
| Brother | 2000/I | Yamomoto's Henchman | |
| New Jersey Turnpikes | 1999 | Bug | |
| For Your Love | 1999 | TV Series | Floyd Huxtable III |
| Cosby | 1997 | TV Series | Julius |
| Homeboys in Outer Space | 1996-1997 | TV Series | Morris Clay |
| Living Single | 1996 | TV Series | John |
| Black Scorpion | 1995 | TV Movie | E-Z Street |
| Mr. Write | 1994 | Lawrence | |
| School Daze | 1988 | Big Brother X-Ray Vision |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cosby: Far from Finished | 2013 | TV Special documentary executive producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's Hot in Here: UPN Fall Preview | 1996 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The More You Know | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1988 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy |
| Unsung Hollywood | 2015-2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Steve Harvey | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Oprah: Where Are They Now? | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Bill Cosby: Far from Finished | 2013 | TV Special documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| Way Black When | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Househusbands of Hollywood | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Ford HBCU Business Classic | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
| I Was a Network Star | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Birth of a Nation: The Making of 'School Daze' | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Daryl Bell) |
| College Daze | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Darryl Bell) |
| Making a Mark | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Darryl Bell) |
| Biography | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
