Background and career
Dee Jay Daniels (born Dorjan Lyndell Daniels; October 17, 1988) is an American former television actor and rapper. Daniels is best known for his role as Michael Hughley on the D. L. Hughley sitcom, The Hughleys, playing the son of Hughley's character. He also appeared in several shows including In the House, Coach, The Wayans Bros., Grace Under Fire and Cold Case. He also had a supporting role as Ethan in the 2005 Disney film, Sky High.
Daniels was arrested for murder in Stockton, California in 2011 in the stabbing death of J.J. Lewis. He was acquitted on December 21, 2012.
Sources
Net-worth figure: Celebrity Net Worth (October 2026), in USD. Biography and career facts: the person's Wikipedia article and linked reporting. Snapshot date for all StarWorth figures: 28 October 2026.
