Dorian Gregory

Dorian Gregory was born on January 26, 1971, in Washington, D.C., and spent his early childhood in Cleveland, Ohio, before his family relocated to Los Angeles, California, at age nine. He embarked on his acting career in the early 1990s, securing guest appearances on several notable television series. These early credits include ‘Baywatch’, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’, ‘Sister, Sister’, ‘Full House’, ‘Murder, She Wrote’, and ‘Cheers’. His career progressed to more significant roles, such as Diamont Teague in ‘Baywatch Nights’ from 1996 to 1997, where he was a main cast member for its second season. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Police Officer Darryl Morris in the supernatural drama ‘Charmed’, a role he maintained from 1998 to 2005 for seven seasons.

Beyond his acting work, Gregory expanded his career into television hosting. In 2002, he became a co-host of the male-oriented daytime talk show ‘The Other Half’. He later took on the role of the fourth and final permanent host of the long-running music and dance show ‘Soul Train’, from 2003 to 2006, succeeding Shemar Moore. In this capacity, he became a familiar face to audiences, showcasing top R&B, soul, and hip-hop talent. Gregory has also remained active in acting, appearing in films such as ‘Deliver Us from Eva’ (2003) and TV movies like ‘Getting Played’ (2005). He has continued to secure recent acting roles in television series like ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ (2016) and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ (2023), and films like ‘The Lurking Man’ (2017) and ‘Fatal Fixer Upper’ (2024).

Diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes as a child, Gregory has actively engaged in advocacy work. He serves as the National Spokesman for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and speaks to young adults and children about diabetes as a motivational speaker. He also supports minority filmmakers through his involvement with the Epiphany Theater Group, co-founded with Bill Duke, and has contributed to organizations like AIDS Project Los Angeles and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Gregory is also a founding member of the music group ‘MD Says’ with his sister, Mercedes Bey.