Taye Diggs

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

27.553

Gender

Male

Birthday

02-Jan-1971

Age

(53 years old)

Place of Birth

Rochester, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Diggs
  • 타이 딕스

Taye Diggs

Biography

Taye Diggs (born Scott Leo Diggs, Taye comes from the playful pronunciation of Scotty as "Scottay") is an American theatre, film and television actor. 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-); and the films How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), The Wood, The Best Man (both 1999), Brown Sugar, Chicago (both 2002), Malibu's Most Wanted, Basic (both 2003), The Best Man (1999) and its sequel, The Best Man Holiday (2013), and Baggage Claim (2013). He had a recurring role as Jackson Duper on Ally McBeal, Dean Levine-Wilkins on The Good Wife, Mike Boyce on Rosewood starring real life friend Morris Chestnut, and Councilman Angelo DuBois on Empire. He starred in the lead role on the series Kevin Hill, and as Detective Brett Hopper on Day Break.


Credits

Media Whore Media Whore (2002) Character: Himself
Meet Astrid. Proof that anyone can be on TV. Anyone.
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! (2015) Character: Self
Come Play with Elmo! Everyone's favorite furry red friend is joined by all kinds of kids to play Elmo Says, Red Light Green Light, Freeze Dance, Pat-a-cake and more. OK Go mix primary colors into a rainbow and Taye Diggs helps Elmo pretend in this playful special featuring singing, dancing, and learning!
30 Days 30 Days (2006) Character: Jamal Boy
Two star basketball players, Donnell, a black kid from the inner city high school, and Jason, a white kid from the affluent suburbs, are sentenced to 30 days of labour in each other's communities after a brawl between their two teams. When they return to their home turf, both see their new attitudes put to the test.
Days of Wrath Days of Wrath (2008) Character: Steve Lerato
The lives of rival gang members, a teacher, a TV news crew and other intertwine in the city of Los Angeles.
Celebrity Mix Celebrity Mix (2005) Character: Self (archive footage)
These eight short films range from hysterically funny to wickedly suspenseful, and feature some of Hollywood's biggest names. Includes short films Laud Weiner, House Hunting, Curiosity, Dysenchanted, Dependable People, Media Whore, Walking Dreams, Mr. Dramatic.
The Real Full Monty The Real Full Monty (2024) Character: Self
A group of male celebrities strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer testing and research in this daring two-hour special.
Abby Singer Abby Singer (2003) Character: Taye Diggs (uncredited)
Chronicles the life of Curtis Clemins, who is torn between the love of his life and accomplishing his dream. When hitting rock bottom during the Sundance Film Festival, Clemins' calls upon his old college chum, Kevin Prouse, giving the now drunken acting instructor in the throes of a divorce, the only clue that will salvage Clemins' rapidly deteriorating life.
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (2006) Character: Himself
Feature length documentary about Jonathan Larson and "Rent"'s journey from Broadway to the screen. Featuring director Chris Columbus, the entire cast, and dozens of friends and family of Jonathan Larson.
River Runs Red River Runs Red (2018) Character: Charles Coleman, Sr.
When the son of a successful judge is killed by two police officers and the system sets them free, a hardened veteran detective finds some incriminating files on the officers and the judge teams up with another mourning father to take the law into his own hands.
New Best Friend New Best Friend (2002) Character: Artie Bonner
Alicia is a poor girl starting college. Hadley, Julianne and Sydney are three well-off girls in a row house. Classes begin and Alicia is paired with Hadley to work on a sociology class project. At first rejected, Alicia is finally accepted into Hadley's clique where she is introduced to a world of privilege and dangerous thrills. But her attempts to become one of them ultimately land her in the hospital.
My Little Pony: The Movie My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) Character: Capper (voice)
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.
The Trials of Cate McCall The Trials of Cate McCall (2013) Character: Austin Moseley
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in recovery and on probation, must take on the appeal of a woman wrongfully convicted of murder.
The Trials of Cate McCall The Trials of Cate McCall (2013) Character: Austin Moseley (uncredited)
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in recovery and on probation, must take on the appeal of a woman wrongfully convicted of murder.
The Black Pack: Excellence The Black Pack: Excellence (2022) Character: himself
Features special guests to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate Black excellence and culture with musical and dance performances.
The Wood The Wood (1999) Character: Roland
In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about growing up together in the middle-class African-American neighborhood of Inglewood, California. Flashing back to the twenty-something trio's childhood exploits, the memories capture the mood and nostalgia of the '80s era.
Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony (2012) Character: Himself
The stage musical star, also known for her appearances in the popular TV show, 'Glee', captured live in performance in Toronto with the backing of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. Menzel performed a number of songs from stage musicals and popular classical pieces in Koerner Hall, part of Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music, with the support of conductor Marvin Hamlisch, pianist Rob Mounsey and the 52-piece symphony.
Cake Cake (2005) Character: Hemingway Jones
A travel writer improves her love life when she becomes an editor for her father's wedding magazine.
'Til Death Do Us Part 'Til Death Do Us Part (2017) Character: Alex Stone
Michael and Madison Roland planned to spend the rest of their lives together, but Michael's controlling ways turn their perfect marriage into an abusive roller-coaster ride that no woman could survive. With the help of her best friend, Madison fakes her death to escape and start a new life — but soon realizes it's impossible to outwit her obsessive husband.
Brown Sugar Brown Sugar (2002) Character: Andre Romulus 'Dre' Ellis
Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic at a national magazine and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, hip-hop record company executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.
Opening Night Opening Night (2016) Character: Malcolm
A failed Broadway singer who now works as a production manager must save opening night on his new production by wrangling his eccentric cast and crew.
Malibu's Most Wanted Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) Character: Sean
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple of black actors pretending to be murderers to try and shock him out of his plans to become a rapper.
The Way of the Gun The Way of the Gun (2000) Character: Jeffers
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) Character: Self
Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.
Incarnation Incarnation (2022) Character: Brad
Brad and Jess move to Los Angeles in search of a better life. When they stumble upon a hidden real estate gem, managed by the laid-back landlord Peter, they are elated by their turn of fortune. But their ideal home is hiding a secret far more sinister than they could have ever imagined, for the very walls are alive with an ancient evil, and they soon learn that greed comes with a hefty price.
Equilibrium Equilibrium (2002) Character: Brandt
In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.
Just a Kiss Just a Kiss (2002) Character: Andre
A group of thirtysomethings having problems with fidelity gets an opportunity to turn back the clock.
Drum Drum (2004) Character: Henry Nxumalo
A hot-shot journalist is swept up in a movement to challenge Apartheid in 1950s South Africa.
Between Us Between Us (2012) Character: Carlo
A New York couple and their Midwestern friends find that drastic changes have occurred in their respective lives since they last met.
Chicago Chicago (2002) Character: Bandleader
Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago.
Go Go (1999) Character: Marcus
A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events.
The Black Pack: We Three Kings The Black Pack: We Three Kings (2021) Character: N/A
Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger bring holiday music -- both new and old -- to life on stage, providing a new spin on an old-fashioned Christmas.
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2011) Character: Vargus
Supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog, seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket and blue jeans.
Basic Basic (2003) Character: Pike
An ex-Army Ranger turned DEA agent investigates the mysterious disappearance of a feared sergeant and his elite trainees during a routine training exercise in the jungles of Panama amid a hurricane.
Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative (2004) Character: Self
One of the biggest pop stars in the world, Britney Spears released this collection of 20 music videos to coincide with the unveiling of her greatest-hits album of the same name. Among the songs on Britney Spears: Greatest Hits -- My Prerogative are "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman," "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know," "Oops!...I Did It Again," and "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart."
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy (2023) Character: Lance
Follows Lance, a prominent Atlanta businessman known for both revamping the city's 911 system and his proclivity for women. There are many theories and claims about who would have wished him dead when he is discovered dead in his own home.
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant (2015) Character: Rasta Cab Driver
A self-anointed 'renegade' male flight attendant must save the day when the airline he works for tries to eliminate flight attendants as a cost-cutting measure.
Black Panther Black Panther (2010) Character: Historical Panther #2
Black Panther is the ruler and protector of the African nation of Wakanda. Using technology, wits, and extraordinary fighting ability he must protect his nation from an invasion led by Ulysses Klaw, the man who killed his father.
Our Family Wedding Our Family Wedding (2010) Character: Whipped Friend
The weeks leading up to a young couple's wedding is comic and stressful, especially as their respective fathers try to lay to rest their feud.
The Best Man The Best Man (1999) Character: Harper Stewart
After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new book is loosely based on the lives and loves of his tight-knit group of friends. Harper is set to be best man at his friend Lance's wedding, and all his friends will be in attendance. When an advance copy of the book makes its way into the hands of his ex-flame, Jordan, Harper attempts to keep it under wraps.
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special (2017) Character: Self / Wise Man
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in this third annual music and variety special.
Slow Burn Slow Burn (2005) Character: Jeffrey Sykes
A district attorney (Ray Liotta) is involved in a 24-hour showdown with a gang leader (LL Cool J) and is, at the same time, being manipulated by an attractive assistant district attorney (Jolene Blalock) and a cryptic stranger.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) Character: Winston Shakespeare
Through good times and bad, Stella and Delilah have always had each other. Now, Stella's so busy building a life that she's forgotten how to really live. But Delilah is about to change all that. What starts as a quick trip to Jamaica, ends as an exhilarating voyage of self discovery as Stella learns to open her heart and find love – even if it's with a man 20 years her junior.
Rent Rent (2019) Character: Himself
The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of course, rent.
The Best Man Holiday The Best Man Holiday (2013) Character: Harper Stewart
When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.
Baggage Claim Baggage Claim (2013) Character: Langston Hughes
Although she has traveled all over the world, flight attendant Montana Moore has yet to find a man with whom she wants to settle down. However, with her sister's upcoming wedding and pressure from her oft-married mother, she's determined to get engaged in the next 30 days. In that time, her best friends (and fellow flight attendants) conspire to help her re-encounter her exes as she flies all over the country.
Set It Up Set It Up (2018) Character: Richard "Rick" Otis
Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other.
Forever Forever (2024) Character: Johnnie Taylor
When a veteran returns to his hometown, he unexpectedly falls head over heels for a local policewoman. He’s determined to win her heart… but to do so, he must also win the approval of her three teenage daughters. It’s been a long time since he’s had people to call family, and now–home for the first time in years–he must let go of any regret or grudges he’s held onto so that he can find love and learn the true meaning of family for the first time.
The Comeback The Comeback (2023) Character: Jeff Murray
Jeff and Tisa Murray have decided to move their family back to their hometown of Atlanta when Tisa is offered her dream job. The dream becomes a hilarious reality when family issues, Mom’s new boyfriend, and ex-lovers are waiting on them upon their return.
Rent Rent (2005) Character: Benjamin Coffin III
This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in late 1980s East Village, New York, USA. The film centers around Mark and Roger, two roommates. While a tragedy has made Roger numb to new experiences, Mark begins capturing their world through his attempts to make a personal movie. In the year that follows, they and their friends deal with love, loss, and working together.
House on Haunted Hill House on Haunted Hill (1999) Character: Eddie
An amusement park mogul offers a random group of diverse people $1 million to spend the night in a decrepit former mental institution.



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