Daryl Wilcher
Encyclopedia
Daryl Wilcher is an American
actor.
. He began appearing in commercials for KFC
, Coca-Cola
and Combos Pretzels at a young age. He is an SAG
actor who trained in several theater groups in Atlanta, he spent three years training at the Academy theater in Atlanta, Georgia and a further two years with the Robert Sawyer theater group in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles
. He began acting in film and television 1988 when he appeared in the long-running television series America's Most Wanted
. The following year, he starred alongside Pamela Springsteen
in cult horror sequel Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland
, in which he played the role of "Riff", his role in the film is perhaps one he is best known for. His other movie appearances include Freejack
, with Emilio Estevez
and Mick Jagger
, and the direct-to-video films Zombeak, Grandma's Sloopy Seconds and Clown Versus Monkey His television appearances include a guest roles in crime series In the Heat of the Night
, and the 1990 television film Murder in Mississippi
, with Jennifer Grey
.
Wilcher has also worked as a video technician, having worked with music video and comedy concert tour producers Davenstar Media Group, in productions such as The Kings of Comedy and Tyler Perry
's Madea's Class Reunion
, and a screenwriter, two if his screenplays include The Wish Box and All We've Got.
United States
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actor.
Early life and career
Wilcher was born in Atlanta, GeorgiaAtlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
. He began appearing in commercials for KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...
, Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
and Combos Pretzels at a young age. He is an SAG
SAG
Sag or SAG may refer to:* sag * a sag pond* a lens sag, distortion of astronomical lenses and mirrors* Sagittarius , in astronomy*Sagittarius * Sag Harbor, New York* Sâg, a commune in Sălaj County, Romania...
actor who trained in several theater groups in Atlanta, he spent three years training at the Academy theater in Atlanta, Georgia and a further two years with the Robert Sawyer theater group in Atlanta, Georgia and Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. He began acting in film and television 1988 when he appeared in the long-running television series America's Most Wanted
America's Most Wanted
America's Most Wanted is an American television program produced by 20th Television, and was the longest-running program of any kind in the history of the Fox Television Network until it was announced on May 16, 2011 that the series was canceled after twenty-three years, with the final episode...
. The following year, he starred alongside Pamela Springsteen
Pamela Springsteen
Pamela Colleen Springsteen is an American actress and photographer. She had a short acting career, and is best known for playing the role of serial killer Angela Baker in Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers and Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland. She is now a successful photographer...
in cult horror sequel Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland
Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland
Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland is a 1989 comedy-slasher film and the second sequel to Sleepaway Camp written by Fritz Gordon and directed by Michael A. Simpson. It stars Pamela Springsteen, Tracy Griffith, Michael J. Pollard, Mark Oliver, and Haynes Brooke.-Plot:The film opens with Maria...
, in which he played the role of "Riff", his role in the film is perhaps one he is best known for. His other movie appearances include Freejack
Freejack
Freejack is a 1992 science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy, starring Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, Jonathan Banks, Grand L. Bush and Anthony Hopkins. Upon its release in the United States, the film received mostly negative reviews. The story was adapted from Immortality, Inc., a...
, with Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez is an American actor, film director, and writer. He started his career as an actor and is well-known for being a member of the acting Brat Pack of the 1980s, starring in The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire...
and Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
, and the direct-to-video films Zombeak, Grandma's Sloopy Seconds and Clown Versus Monkey His television appearances include a guest roles in crime series In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night (TV series)
In the Heat of the Night is a television series based on the motion picture and novel of the same name. It was broadcast on NBC from 1988 until 1992, and then on CBS until 1995...
, and the 1990 television film Murder in Mississippi
Murder in Mississippi
Murder in Mississippi is a 1990 television movie which dramatized the last weeks of civil rights activists Michael "Mickey" Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney, and the events leading up to their disappearance and subsequent murder in the summer of 1964. It starred Tom Hulce as Schwerner,...
, with Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Elise Grey is an American actress. Her first major roles came in the 1984 war film Red Dawn and the 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. In 1987 she starred as Frances "Baby" Houseman in the hit film Dirty Dancing for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe. In the early 1990s, Grey...
.
Wilcher has also worked as a video technician, having worked with music video and comedy concert tour producers Davenstar Media Group, in productions such as The Kings of Comedy and Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is an American actor, director, playwright, entrepreneur, screenwriter, producer, author, and songwriter. Perry wrote and produced many stage plays during the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2005, he released his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman...
's Madea's Class Reunion
Madea's Class Reunion
Madea's Class Reunion: The Class That Had No Class is a 2003 U.S. teleplay directed, written, and starring Tyler Perry. The live performance that was released on DVD was taped in Detroit.-Plot:...
, and a screenwriter, two if his screenplays include The Wish Box and All We've Got.
Personal life
Wilcher loves to work with animals, he has worked as a technician at an animal centre. He draws cartoons and works as a freelance cartoonist and storyboardist. He also works part time as a massage therapist.Film
- 1989: Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage WastelandSleepaway Camp III: Teenage WastelandSleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland is a 1989 comedy-slasher film and the second sequel to Sleepaway Camp written by Fritz Gordon and directed by Michael A. Simpson. It stars Pamela Springsteen, Tracy Griffith, Michael J. Pollard, Mark Oliver, and Haynes Brooke.-Plot:The film opens with Maria...
... Riff - 1992: FreejackFreejackFreejack is a 1992 science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy, starring Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, Jonathan Banks, Grand L. Bush and Anthony Hopkins. Upon its release in the United States, the film received mostly negative reviews. The story was adapted from Immortality, Inc., a...
... Youth Gangmember - 2006: Zombeak ... Leviathan (video)
- 2006: Grandma's Sloppy Seconds ... Riffley Rogers (unknown year)
- 2009: The Sadie Special ... David (short)
- 2010: Clown Versus Monkey ... Performer (unknown year)
Television
- 1988: America's Most WantedAmerica's Most WantedAmerica's Most Wanted is an American television program produced by 20th Television, and was the longest-running program of any kind in the history of the Fox Television Network until it was announced on May 16, 2011 that the series was canceled after twenty-three years, with the final episode...
... James King (episode: "Donald Parsons/Gregory McQueen" - 1990: Murder in MississippiMurder in MississippiMurder in Mississippi is a 1990 television movie which dramatized the last weeks of civil rights activists Michael "Mickey" Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney, and the events leading up to their disappearance and subsequent murder in the summer of 1964. It starred Tom Hulce as Schwerner,...
... Reggie (uncredited) (television film) - 1988–1991: In the Heat of the NightIn the Heat of the Night (TV series)In the Heat of the Night is a television series based on the motion picture and novel of the same name. It was broadcast on NBC from 1988 until 1992, and then on CBS until 1995...
... Eric Gray, Bob Fannoy (episodes: "Prisoners", "Just a Country Boy", "Unfinished Business")
- Unsolved MysteriesUnsolved MysteriesUnsolved Mysteries is an American television program, hosted by Robert Stack, from 1987 until 2002, and later by Dennis Farina, starting in 2008...
... Trustee Darrell (unknown episodes; unknown year) - News for Kids ... Anchor (unknown episodes; unknown year)
- Innervisions ... Doug (unknown episodes; unknown year)
Theatre
- What's Good for the Goose ... Harold
- Confessions of a Female Disorder ... Letterman
- Running Sweat ... The Runner
- The Bread-WinnerThe Bread-Winner (play)The Bread-Winner is William Somerset Maugham's third-last play. It is a comedy in one continuous act, lasting about 2 hours, but with the curtain lowered twice to rest the audience. Girls cannot be the Breadwinner....
... Buster - Poetry Play ... Poet #4