Dorian Gregory Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Wife

Dorian Gregory is an American actor and television host best known for his long-running role as Inspector Darryl Morris on the supernatural drama series Charmed (1998–2005) and for serving as the final permanent host of the iconic music program Soul Train from 2003 to 2006.

He has built a career spanning guest and series regular roles in television, film appearances, hosting duties, and advocacy work related to Type 1 diabetes.

Dorian Gregory
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Dorian Gregory
Born:	26 January 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.88 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Gregory
Siblings:	Mercedes Bey
Occupation:	Actor, television host
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Dorian Gregory was born on January 26, 1971, in Washington, D.C., to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Gregory. He has one sister, singer Mercedes Bey.

He was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, until the age of nine, when his family relocated to Los Angeles, California. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, he grew up managing the condition while developing an interest in performing. Public details regarding formal education are limited. He is of African American origin, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Dorian Gregory began his acting career in the early 1990s with guest appearances on popular television series including Baywatch, Beverly Hills, 90210, Sister, Sister, Cheers, and The Bold and the Beautiful. His first significant series regular role came as Diamont Teague on Baywatch Nights from 1996 to 1997. This led to further opportunities in both television and film.

In 1998 he joined the main cast of Charmed as Inspector Darryl Morris, a police officer who becomes a trusted ally to the Halliwell sisters. He remained with the series through its seventh season in 2005.

Concurrently, he co-hosted the daytime talk show The Other Half and, beginning in 2003, became the fourth and final permanent host of Soul Train, a position he held until the program’s conclusion in 2006. Film credits include Deliver Us from Eva (2003) and Getting Played (2005).

He has continued working in television and independent projects, with later appearances on shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., while also pursuing writing, music with his sister under the group name MD Says, and producing.

Gregory has maintained a steady presence across acting, hosting, and creative endeavors for more than three decades. His work on Charmed and Soul Train remains his most widely recognized contributions, complemented by ongoing involvement in independent film, theater through the Epiphany Theater Group, and motivational speaking.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @thedoriangregory

Personal Life

Dorian Gregory keeps his romantic life largely private, and no publicly verified information is available regarding a spouse, long-term partners, or children.

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age nine, he has become a national spokesperson and motivational speaker for organizations including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. He is also active with causes such as AIDS Project Los Angeles, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Jeopardy Program supporting at-risk youth.

Filmography

• Deliver Us from Eva (2003)
• Getting Played (2005)
• The Lurking Man (2017)
• Christmas Matchmakers
• Baywatch Nights (1996–1997)
• Charmed (1998–2005)

Net Worth

Dorian Gregory has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million, accumulated through a career that includes series regular work on Charmed, hosting Soul Train, guest roles across numerous television shows, film appearances, and related entertainment projects.

Additional income has come from hosting events, advocacy-related speaking, and ongoing creative endeavors in music and writing.

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