Darnell Turner — My Name Is Earl Character Profile

About Darnell Turner

A restaurant worker and Joy's husband initially believed to be Earl Jr.'s father. He is revealed to be a former government assassin under witness protection, forcing his family to relocate. His secret past and a surprising DNA test result significantly impact the family dynamics.

Character Facts

Played by

Eddie Steeples

Appears in

My Name Is Earl (2005)

Role

Supporting

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• Earl Hickey (Jason Lee)
• Randy Hickey (Ethan Suplee)
• Joy Turner (Jaime Pressly)
• Catalina Aruca (Nadine Velazquez)
• Young Earl (Noah Crawford)
• Patty (Dale Dickey)
• Dodge (Louis T. Moyle)
• Nescobar-A-Lop-Lop (Abdoulaye N'Gom)
• Willie the One-Eyed Mailman (Bill Suplee)
• Didi (Tracy Ashton)
• TV Reporter (John Henson)
• Iqball (Abdul Goznobi)