Daveed Diggs

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.7462

Gender

Male

Birthday

24-Jan-1982

Age

(44 years old)

Place of Birth

Oakland, California, USA

Also Known As
  • Daveed Daniele Diggs
  • 戴維德·迪格斯
  • 다비드 딕스
  • clipping.

Daveed Diggs

Biography

Daveed Daniele Diggs (born January 24, 1982) is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group clipping., and in 2015 originated the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton, for which he won both a Grammy Award and Tony Award. Since leaving Hamilton, he played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish (2016–2018) and co-starred in the films Wonder (2017) and Velvet Buzzsaw (2019). Diggs also wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting, which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. As of 2020, he stars in the television adaptation of Snowpiercer.


Credits

Deathbomb Showcase: Global Deathbomb Showcase: Global (2020) Character: Self
A concert film organized by the Deathbomb Arc label during the lockdowns featuring: Miguel Mendez, SHADI, OHYUNG, The Holy Circle, J Fisher, Dis Fantasy, George Chen, Chaki, Rhys Langston, Books on Tape, Slowcoach, Cooling Prongs, O.L.I.V.I.A., SARN, clipping. + Christopher Fleeger, Scott Thiessen, White Boy Scream, Lauren Bousfield, Dos Monos, and Jonathan Snipes
live live (2014) Character: self (voice)
A short, staged multimedia performance film for the hip hop act True Neutral Crew
Straight from the Town: Making Blindspotting Straight from the Town: Making Blindspotting (2018) Character: Self
Illustrates and explains how the 2018 film Blindspotting was created. Features interviews with all involved in the film.
Living Worlds Living Worlds (2021) Character: Narrator (voice)
What forms might life take in the Solar System and beyond? In the Academy's newest original planetarium show, see how a deeper understanding of Earth might help us locate other living worlds, light years away.
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution (2025) Character: Self
The cast of Hamilton reunites to share their experiences and insights into the making of the film.
Their Town Their Town (2026) Character: N/A
When Abby’s boyfriend unexpectedly drops out of the high school play, she is forced to help outlier Matt step into the role opposite her. Over the course of a long night wandering their small town, the two examine their futures and unearth surprises from their past.
The Saviors The Saviors (2026) Character: N/A
A suburban couple whose life spirals out of control when they rent their garage to mysterious tenants.
Yoga Boner Yoga Boner (2012) Character: Daveed
When Jelly Donut & Daveed Diggs are the only dudes in a class of beautiful yoga girls, they rise to the occasion.
Do or Die Do or Die (2018) Character: Narrator (voice)
The 1977-78 NBA scoring title came down to the final day of the season. Heading into their last games, San Antonio's silky-smooth forward George Gervin was averaging 26.8 points per game. High-flying Denver showman David Thompson was at 26.6. Thompson had the greatest game of his career, shattering Wilt Chamberlain's record for most points in a quarter. When Gervin took the court later in the day, he knew that he had to respond with a masterpiece of his own—or else risk losing the crown.
Magic Hour Magic Hour (2026) Character: Charlie
Erin and Charlie escape to the desert to navigate an unexpected and challenging new phase of their relationship.
Hamilton's America Hamilton's America (2016) Character: Self
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into ground-breaking musical theater.
Growing Up Wild Growing Up Wild (2016) Character: Narrator (voice)
Life is an adventure - especially for a newborn animal who has so much to learn. "Growing Up Wild" takes audiences to the wildest corners of the planet to tell the tales of five courageous animals as they tackle the very first challenges of their young lives. With a little guidance from sage family members, each must figure out how and where to find food, while learning to recognize the very real threat of danger. From their first steps of exploring their world to their final steps into independence, "Growing Up Wild" reveals the triumphs and setbacks of five young lives in which instinct, parental lessons, and trial & error ultimately define their destinies. Featuring the stunning imagery and iconic storytelling that makes Disneynature's big-screen adventures an inspiring movie-going experience, "Growing Up Wild", brings home a special look at how similar and different these young lives can be. - Written by (C) 2016 Disney Enterprises
The Starling The Starling (2021) Character: Ben
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
Wonder Wonder (2017) Character: Mr. Browne
The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Blindspotting Blindspotting (2018) Character: Collin
Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.
Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Detergent Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall of Sexual Detergent (2010) Character: Neil Davis
The band, Sexual Detergent, has been through a lot of ups and downs in its rise to the top of rock stardom, but their lowest point was when Neil Davis, its former front man, almost destroyed the dream. This episode of 'Rock Hard: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Sexual Detergent,' delves into what really happened, including exclusive interviews with Neil Davis, and the people who witnessed these tragic events firsthand.
Tour de Pharmacy Tour de Pharmacy (2017) Character: Slim Robinson
A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017) Character: N/A
It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. A story of how a group of mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history to create the biggest show in America…and are getting ready to conquer the world. Featuring interviews with Miranda, as well as the cast and crew of Hamilton.
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth (2020) Character: Self
Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, Jasmine Cephas Jones and director Thomas Kail. Hosted by The Undefeated’s Kelley Carter, this special was done in promotion of Hamilton.
clipping. live for no audience during a global pandemic clipping. live for no audience during a global pandemic (2021) Character: Self
In this pandemic-era concert film, clipping. (aka Daveed Diggs, William Hutson, and Jonathan Snipes) perform a collection of their greatest hits, as well as numerous tracks off their acclaimed 2020 album, Visions of Bodies Being Burned. Due to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus, this concert was performed for no audience at Coaxial Arts in Los Angeles, California.
Nickel Boys Nickel Boys (2024) Character: Adult Elwood
Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.
The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid (2023) Character: Sebastian (voice)
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Trolls Band Together Trolls Band Together (2023) Character: Spruce (voice)
When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.
x Infinity x Infinity (2018) Character: N/A
Visual album that consists of all the videos for the 18 track album, x Infinity, by spoken word artist, rapper, and author George Watsky.
I Want Your Sex I Want Your Sex (2026) Character: Vikktor
When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy, his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.
Soul Soul (2020) Character: Paul (voice)
Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body and is transported to the You Seminar, a center in which souls develop and gain passions before being transported to a newborn child. Joe must enlist help from the other souls-in-training, like 22, a soul who has spent eons in the You Seminar, in order to get back to Earth.
Ferdinand Ferdinand (2017) Character: Dos (voice)
Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow. But one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid— and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen.
In the Blink of an Eye In the Blink of an Eye (2026) Character: Greg
Three storylines, spanning thousands of years, intersect and reflect on hope, connection and the circle of life.
Velvet Buzzsaw Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) Character: Damrish
Big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce. After a series of paintings by an unknown artist are discovered, a supernatural force enacts revenge on those who have allowed their greed to get in the way of art.
Hamilton Hamilton (2025) Character: Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You (2020) Character: N/A
An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast members of the original Broadway production. A Harvard Historian also shares insight on the historical relevance and accuracy of the production.
A Tree Fell in the Woods A Tree Fell in the Woods (2025) Character: Josh
What happens when a tree falls in the woods and someone does hear it? Two couples are forced to deal with such a question — and their lives in general — when a New Year's Eve trip to the woods unearths simmering feelings and the secrets they carry threaten to break their seemingly perfect relationships.
DC League of Super-Pets DC League of Super-Pets (2022) Character: Victor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.



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