D.L. Hughley is one of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today. A native of Los Angeles, California, Hughley started his career as a standup comic in the 1980's. After years of experience in the standup circuit, Hughley took the role as the very first host of BET's "ComicView." He also appeared on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam".

In 1998, he was given his very own sitcom, "The Hughley's", which aired successfully on ABC for four years. The series was based upon his own experiences moving into a predominately white suburb. Hughley also starred on the critically acclaimed NBC show "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." His late-night talk show, "Weekends at the DL" was featured on Comedy Central, as was his one-hour comedy special, "Shocked and Appalled."

Hughley has also crossed over into movies, co-starring in "The Brothers" (2001) and voicing the Gadgetmobile in the big screen adaptation of the cartoon "Inspector Gadget" (1999). Hughley became a household named as a member of Spike Lee's incredibly successful film "The Original Kings of Comedy" which launched him into stardom.

He recently starred in his fourth one-hour comedy special for HBO entitled "Unapologetic." Taped before a live audience at the historic Lincoln Theater in Washington, D.C., the special features Hughley's take on humorous topics including the immigration debate; airplane restrictions; freedom of speech; the price of gasoline and the NRA; and more.

Hughley is a regular on the show "Late Night with Bill Maher," and can also be seen as the newest host of HBO's "Def Comedy Jam".

Hughley has been married to LaDonna since 1986. They have three children. Two daughters, Ryan Nicole and Tyler Whitney and a son named Kyle Aaris.