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Birthday: January 26, 1971
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C.
Dorian was born in Washington, D.C. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio until the age of nine, when he moved to Los Angeles, California.
During elementary school and into his freshman year of high school, Dorian played bass. He then shifted his focus to doing
Disc Jockey. at parties, even forming a house party D.J./M.C. service with some friends.
Dorian went to college, getting a major in Broadcasting and Television Production. His access to the college's production
facilities made for a lot of demand for his services as producer, working with some local bands, producing their music demos.
Dorian has also performed vocals at some venues.
While he was still in college, Dorian went on some open casting calls as an actor for commercials. At that point, Dorian
shifted his focus to acting, taking acting classes, scene study and workshops. To pay bills and be able to maintain a flexible
work schedule, Dorian worked as a fitness trainer, as well as doing club promotions, which landed him work as a doorman/bouncer/D.J.
at some North Hollywood night clubs.
Dorian found himself an agent and started getting more work doing commercials, as music videos (including one with Michael
Jackson), as well as doing modeling, and even did some troupe work, doing sketch comedy. He eventually landed roles in Daytime
Dramas, sitcoms, dramatic series and independent productions, all while he was still working as a bouncer/D.J.
He landed his first series role in 1996 for "Baywatch Nights", playing the character of Diamont Teague, which
led the way to some film work, as well as guest appearances on other shows, like "Living Single", "Moesha",
"The Steve Harvey Show", "Third Rock from the Sun", and other shows. He also was a co-host of a weekly
radio talk show "The Cigar Show". He also did a kickboxing workout video, voiceover work, and even calendar layouts.
Dorian was then cast as he role of Darryl Morris on "Charmed", where he continues his role, and is also currently
is the host of "Soul Train". He was also co-host of the daytime talk show "The Other Half", which aired
from 2001-2003 and co-starred Dick Clark, Mario Lopez and Danny
Bonaduce.
Dorian has Type 1 Diabetes (otherwise known as Juvenile Diabetes), and is a spokesperson and advocate with the American
Diabetes Association.
He also gives his time and talent working with local and nationally oriented humanitarian and socially responsible groups
and organizations such as Jeopardy Program, sponsored by the Los Angeles Police Department for at-risk youth. He's also one
of the founding members of Epiphany Theater Group, which was established by actor/writer/producer/director Bill Duke
Dorian is currently living in Los Angeles.
Official Website: www.doriangregory.com
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