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His father, Travers Bell Jr., was the founder and owner of the only black-owned member firm of the New York Stock Exchange. this spring during hiatus from ''A Different World.''īell never considered acting or comedy as a profession while growing up on Chicago`s South Side. He plans to do standup comedy at clubs in L.A. Music is one of Bell`s passions, and playing drums with his own band is a lifelong goal. I was so happy I just couldn`t tell you.'' Quincy Jones grabbed me by the neck and said have a good night,'' Bell says with a laugh. As we walked in the door we saw Sam Kinison, Paula Abdul and Jeffrey Osborne. ''I really don`t go out that much in Los Angeles, but one night Kadeem and I went to a party in Beverly Hills. Last season`s extra work on ''A Different World'' paved the way for Bell`s recurring role as Dwayne Wayne`s sidekick. The two developed a good rapport on the set of ''School Daze'' and both auditioned for the same role of Dwayne Wayne, which Kadeem eventually won.

#DARRYL M BELL TV#

''It`s natural that Kadeem and I play best friends on TV because we`re very close off screen,'' says Bell. It`s because of Spike that I met people who helped me get on `A Different World,` namely his casting director, Robi Reed.'' Reed also was instrumental in Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy-both of whom appeared in ''School Daze''-getting roles on ''A Different World.'' ''It`s because of Spike that I`m in this business.

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