Darrell Fetty
Darrell Fetty | |
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Born | Milton, West Virginia, U.S. |
Alma mater | Marshall University |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, actor, singer, producer |
Years active | 1974–present |
Spouse(s) | Carolyne McCoy (divorced) Joyce Ingalls (1984–2015; her death) |
Darrell Fetty is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer. He was nominated for an
Early life
Darrell Fetty was born in Milton, West Virginia and attended one of the last one-room schoolhouses in America at Ball's Gap, West Virginia. He graduated from Milton High School and Marshall University, both located in West Virginia. As a kid, he got his first role in a church play with his parents. He started piano lessons in the third grade, and, a couple of years later, began playing for the church choir. In his teens, Fetty put several rock bands together. With the help of his guitarist friend Yancey Burns, he formed The Satisfied Minds[2] and they released one single on Plato Records.
Career
TV and film career
Moving to Los Angeles after college graduation, Fetty landed his first role on the then-popular high school drama Room 222 and began acting regularly in television and feature films. His TV appearances include guest-starring roles on
Writing
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (November 2020) |
During the early days of his acting career, Darrell Fetty supplemented his income as a Story Analyst, reviewing screenplays for studios and independent producers, starting at American International Pictures for the legendary
Personal life
Darrell Fetty first married Carolyne McCoy, who is a descendant of the famous feuding families (her mother was a Hatfield, her father a McCoy).
Fetty married his second wife, former model turned actress
Darrell Fetty is a close friend of writer/director John Milius, whom he considers a mentor and major influence in his career.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Braxton, Greg (July 19, 2012). "'Hatfields & McCoys' feud draws 16 Emmy nominations". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
- ^ "Garage Hangover The Satisfied Minds". Retrieved August 4, 2012.
- ^ a b "Joyce Ingalls, actress in Paradise Alley and Lethal Weapon 4, dies at 65". Entertainment Weekly. August 20, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Barnes, Mike (August 19, 2015). "Joyce Ingalls, Actress and Former Model, Dies at 65". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
External links
- Darrell Fetty at IMDb