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Taye Diggs

Birth Place: Rochester, NY, USA

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BIO

He is known for his roles in the Broadway musicals Rent and Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the TV series Private Practice (2007–2013), Murder in the First (2014–2016), and All American (2018–2023), and the films How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Brown Sugar, Chicago (both 2002), Malibu's Most Wanted (2003), Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2011), and The Best Man (1999) and its sequel, The Best Man Holiday (2013).



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STAGE CREDITS

Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Concert Production, 2018
Gaston
Rent Reunion Concert
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006
Benjamin Coffin III
A Soldier's Play
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Captain Richard Davenport
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]
The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Black
Black
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Benjamin Coffin III
Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Banjamin Coffin III
Banjamin Coffin III
Carousel
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1994
Ensemble/Other Roles
Cyrus Hamlin
Policeman
Jigger Craigin (Understudy)

Movies

How Stella Got Her Groove Back
[ 1998 ] Winston Shakespeare
House on Haunted Hill
[ 1999 ] Eddie
The Best Man
[ 1999 ] Harper Stewart
Go
[ 1999 ] Marcus
The Wood
[ 1999 ] Roland
The Way of the Gun
[ 2000 ] Jeffers
Brown Sugar
[ 2002 ] Andre RomulusDreEllis
Chicago
[ 2002 ] Bandleader
Equilibrium
[ 2002 ] Brandt
New Best Friend
[ 2002 ] Sheriff Artie Bonner
Basic
[ 2003 ] Pike
Malibu's Most Wanted
[ 2003 ] Sean James
Drum
[ 2004 ] Henry Nxumalo
Rent
[ 2005 ] Benjamin Coffin III
Cake
[ 2005 ] Hemingway Jones
Slow Burn
[ 2005 ] Jeffrey Sykes
30 Days
[ 2006 ] Jamal Boy
Days of Wrath
[ 2008 ] Steve Laredo
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night
[ 2010 ] Varg
Between Us
[ 2012 ] Carlo
The Best Man Holiday
[ 2013 ] Harper
Baggage Claim
[ 2013 ] Langston
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
[ 2015 ] Rta Cab Driver
Opening Night
[ 2016 ] Malcolm
Til Death Do Us Part
[ 2017 ] Alex Stone
My Little Pony: The Movie
[ 2017 ] Capper
River Runs Red
[ 2018 ] Charles Coleman, Sr.
Set It Up
[ 2018 ] Rick
Incarnation
[ 2022 ] Brad
Both Eyes Open
[ 2024 ] Dr. Eric Murphy

TV Shows

Ada Twist, Scientist
Dad Twist
All American
Billy Baker
Day Break
Detective Brett Hopper
Doc McStuffins
Dress Up Declan, Declan
Empire
Angelo Dubois
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Sam Bennett
Kevin Hill
Kevin Hill
Murder in the First
Terry English
Private Practice
Dr. Sam Bennett
Rosewood
Dr. Mike Boyce
Stranded
Doug
Forever
Johnnie Taylor
Ariel: Mermaid Tales
Triton
All American
[ 2018-2024 ] Billy Baker
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
Taye Diggs
Robogobo
Pupsicle
Disney Jr.'s Ariel
[ 2024-2025 ] King Triton

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Taye Diggs, The Wild Party

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Photos: Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2025

Earlier this week, Cirque du Soleil arrived in New York City as the first stop of its North American tour of LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. This visit marks the return of the Big Top at Randall's Island since 2016. Check out photos from opening night here.
Video: Watch the New Trailer for Disney's ROBOGOBO Series Featuring Cynthia Erivo, Al Photo
Video: Watch the New Trailer for Disney's ROBOGOBO Series Featuring Cynthia Erivo, Alan Cumming, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Disney Jr.’s latest animated series “RoboGobo” will make its Disney+ debut on Tuesday, April 1. The comedy-action series for preschoolers features a star-studded celebrity voice cast including Broadway alums Cynthia Erivo, Alan Cumming, and more. Watch the new trailer!
NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Honored by the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Photo
NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Honored by the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

Apple TV+’s upcoming “Number One on the Call Sheet” was awarded the highly coveted Spotlight Honor at the 18th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on February 27 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
Video: Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington & More in NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Traile Photo
Video: Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington & More in NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2025

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated two-part documentary film event “Number One on the Call Sheet,' which features Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and more. Watch the trailer now.
SECOND CHANCE STAGE Duo The Taylors To Perform in Live Reunion Show Photo
SECOND CHANCE STAGE Duo The Taylors To Perform in Live Reunion Show
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

Fresh off their journey on 'Second Chance Stage,' The Taylors-are set to take the stage for a special 'Second Chance Stage' live reunion concert at The Truman in Kansas City, MO, on February 21.
Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More Photo
Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2025

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2024
by - Dec 2, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Exclusive: Taye Diggs Reflects on Career and Judging Role on SECOND CHANCE STAGE Photo
Exclusive: Taye Diggs Reflects on Career and Judging Role on SECOND CHANCE STAGE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Taye Diggs to talk about being a judge on the new competition series Second Chance Stage, whether he would ever return to Broadway, and why Idina Menzel serves as an inspiration for the performer.
Photos: Taye Diggs and Misty Copeland Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD Photo
Photos: Taye Diggs and Misty Copeland Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2024

The cast of Sunset Boulevard was on hand to welcome some very special guests last week. Both Misty Copeland and Taye Diggs stopped by the St. James Theatre to check out the acclaimed new revival. Check out photos from backstage here!
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know Photo
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 22, 2024

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
Photos/Video: Max Debuts First Look at SECOND CHANCE STAGE Competition Series Photo
Photos/Video: Max Debuts First Look at SECOND CHANCE STAGE Competition Series
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2024

Max has dropped a trailer and first-look photos for Second Chance Stage, featuring Broadway alum Taye Diggs. The new series debuts on November 28 on Max.
Director/Choreographer And Abstract Artist Andrew Palermo Joins The Other Art Fair Photo
Director/Choreographer And Abstract Artist Andrew Palermo Joins The Other Art Fair
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

Abstract painter Andrew Palermo has announced his participation in The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, the leading art fair for independent artists, for its upcoming 12th edition.
Comedian and Actress Nicole Byer Will Perform For One Night Only At The Wallis Photo
Comedian and Actress Nicole Byer Will Perform For One Night Only At The Wallis
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

Nicole Byer, comedian and actress, will perform standup comedy for one night only at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at The Wallis on October 15, 2024.
THE REAL FULL MONTY Benefit Special With Taye Diggs Airing This December Photo
THE REAL FULL MONTY Benefit Special With Taye Diggs Airing This December
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024

Inspired by the beloved, award-winning 1997 film (which later became a Broadway musical), The Real Full Monty is an all-new two-hour special in which a daring group of male celebrities will volunteer to bare all to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research. The special will air on Monday, December 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Glen Powell and Taraji P. Henson Lead Two New Star-Studded Scripted Comedy Podcasts T Photo
Glen Powell and Taraji P. Henson Lead Two New Star-Studded Scripted Comedy Podcasts This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024

Audible Inc. and Broadway Video Enterprises, has announced two new original comedy podcasts featuring A-list casts set to premiere this fall: The Best Man’s Ghostwriter, starring Glen Powell and Nicholas Braun, and Stranded, starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross.
Taye Diggs to Star in New Lifetime Movie TERRY MCMILLAN PRESENTS: FOREVER Photo
Taye Diggs to Star in New Lifetime Movie TERRY MCMILLAN PRESENTS: FOREVER
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024

Taye Diggs is executive producing and starring in a new Lifetime movie alongside Meagan Good. Directed by Charles Murray, Terry McMillan Presents: Forever premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
Photos: Taye Diggs and Mykal-Michelle Harris of DISNEY JR'S ARIEL Attend Special Even Photo
Photos: Taye Diggs and Mykal-Michelle Harris of DISNEY JR'S ARIEL Attend Special Event Celebrating the Series Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2024

Disney Jr.’s Ariel stars Taye Diggs and Mykal-Michelle Harris attended the 'Disney Jr.’s Ariel Seaside Celebration” on June 28 to celebrate the new series. The celebration included Caribbean-inspired music and dance parties, interactive activities and a special debut appearance by Ariel. Take a look at the photos!
Listen: Hear Taye Diggs and Amber Riley on Soundtrack for Disney Junior's ARIEL Photo
Listen: Hear Taye Diggs and Amber Riley on Soundtrack for Disney Junior's ARIEL
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 28, 2024

Walt Disney Records has released the soundtrack from 'Disney Jr.'s Ariel,' the highly anticipated animated musical series inspired by the beloved story of 'The Little Mermaid. Performers on the soundtrack include Broadway albums such as Taye Diggs and Amber Riley. Listen to it now!
Video: Taye Diggs Talks Voicing King Triton in Disney Junior's ARIEL Photo
Video: Taye Diggs Talks Voicing King Triton in Disney Junior's ARIEL
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024

Broadway performer Taye Diggs stopped by Good Morning America on Wednesday to discuss his role as the powerful King Triton in Disney Junior's new animated series Ariel, based on the 1989 classic The Little Mermaid. Watch the full interview!
SoHo Playhouse Presents 2023 Lighthouse Series Winner IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE Photo
SoHo Playhouse Presents 2023 Lighthouse Series Winner IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

SoHo Playhouse will present the world premiere of its 2023 Lighthouse Series winner, John Collins' It's Not What It Looks Like, starring John Collins and Chesney Mitchell, and directed by Vincent DeGeorge, running July 24 - August 10, 2024 in a limited Off-Broadway engagement.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Taye Diggs been in?

Taye Diggs has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Taye Diggs been in?

Taye Diggs has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Taye Diggs been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Wild Party.

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