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Terence Trent D'Arby

Terrence Trent Darby was born in New York, but was raised in DeLand, Florida, located between Orlando and Daytona Beach. He served for a brief period of time in the military. His mother worked as a substitute teacher for junior high school. Active, church-going family and he began his venture into music through the church choir. See full bio »
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Known For

The Fan
The Fan Soundtrack
(1996)
Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III Soundtrack
(1994)
Up in the Air
Up in the Air Soundtrack
(2009)
Knocked Up
Knocked Up Soundtrack
(2007)
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  Good Morning Britain (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2017) (writer - 1 episode, 2017)
- Episode dated 17 October 2017 (2017) ... (performer: "Wishing Well", "Sign Your Name", "It's Been a Long Time" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wishing Well", "Sign Your Name" - uncredited)
  The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2017) (music - 1 episode, 2017)
- Kerry Washington/Tim Tebow/David Crosby (2017) ... (lyrics: "Wishing Well" - uncredited) / (music: "Wishing Well" - uncredited)
  Black Mirror (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016)
- San Junipero (2016) ... (performer: "Wishing Well") / (writer: "Wishing Well")
 2016 Yoga Hosers ("Wishing Well") / (writer: "Wishing Well")
 2014 George Michael: Let Her Down Easy (Video short) (writer: "Let Her Down Easy")
 2014 Perdona si te llamo amor (performer: "Who's Loving You")
 2011 Dancing Stars (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #6.7 (2011) ... (writer: "Sign Your Name")
 2009 Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City (Video Game) ("Wishing Well", uncredited)
 2009/I Up in the Air (performer: "Sign Your Name" (1987) - as Sananda Maitreya) / (writer: "Sign Your Name" (1987) - as Sananda Maitreya)
  Welcome to the 80's (TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2009) (writer - 1 episode, 2009)
- Charts, Clips und Kommerz (2009) ... (performer: "Sign Your Name" - uncredited) / (writer: "Sign Your Name" - uncredited)
  Being Erica (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2009) (writer - 1 episode, 2009)
- Dr. Tom (2009) ... (performer: "Wishing Well") / (writer: "Wishing Well")
 2007 Knocked Up (performer: "Sign Your Name", "Wishing Well", "If You Let Me Stay") / (writer: "Sign Your Name", "Wishing Well", "If You Let Me Stay" - as Sananda Maitreya)
  My Name Is Earl (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2007) (writer - 1 episode, 2007)
- Our 'Cops' Is On! (2007) ... (performer: "Wishing Well" - uncredited) / (writer: "Wishing Well" - uncredited)
 2006 Adventure from Buzuluk to Abdoulino (Documentary short) (performer: "Delicated")
 2005 Idol (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 80-talet (2005) ... (writer: "Sign Your Name")
 2002 Operación triunfo (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.12 (2002) ... (writer: "Dance Little Sister")
 2001 Bring It On (TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Fashion (2001) ... (writer: "Supermodel Sandwich" - uncredited)
 1999 Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (TV Movie) (performer: "To Be Loved")
 1998 La vida en el aire (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.10 (1998) ... (writer: "Sign Your Name" - as Terence Trent D'arby)
 1996 The Fan (performer: "LETTING GO") / (producer: "LETTING GO") / (writer: "LETTING GO")
 1995 A Próxima Vítima (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Episode #1.1 (1995) ... ("Holding On To You", uncredited)
 1994 Ready to Wear (performer: "Supermodel Sandwich") / (writer: "Supermodel Sandwich")
 1994 Beverly Hills Cop III ("Right Thing, Wrong Way") / (performer: "Right Thing, Wrong Way") / (producer: "Right Thing, Wrong Way")
  Beavis and Butt-Head (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1993) (writer - 1 episode, 1993)
- Friday Night (1993) ... (performer: "She Kissed Me") / (writer: "She Kissed Me")
 1993 The Magic of David Copperfield XV: Fires of Passion (TV Special) (performer: "Dance Little Sister") / (writer: "Dance Little Sister")
 1992 Peter's Friends (performer: "If You Let Me Stay") / (writer: "If You Let Me Stay")
 1991 Strictly Business (performer: "Let the People Sing" - as Terence Trent Darby) / (writer: "Let the People Sing" - as Terence Trent Darby)
 1991 Frankie and Johnny (performer: "FRANKIE AND JOHNNY (A MAN AND A WOMAN)") / (writer: "FRANKIE AND JOHNNY (A MAN AND A WOMAN)")
 1989 Children's Ward (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Episode #1.7 (1989) ... ("Sign Your Name")
 1988 Derrick (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Das Piräus-Abenteuer (1988) ... (performer: "Sign your name")
 1987 Dolly (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.5 (1987) ... (performer: "If You Let Me Stay")
  Top of the Pops (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes, 1987) (writer - 2 episodes, 1987)
- Episode dated 9 April 1987 (1987) ... (performer: "If You Let Me Stay") / (writer: "If You Let Me Stay")
- Episode dated 26 March 1987 (1987) ... (performer: "If You Let Me Stay") / (writer: "If You Let Me Stay")
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Wrote original music for his younger brother, Darren Darby, for a high school talent contest.

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

Facebook | Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Terence Darby | Sananda Maitreya | Terence Trent D' Arby/ Sananda Maitreya

Height:

6' 2¼" (1.89 m)
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Trivia:

First cousin of Shawn Michael Howard. See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces
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