Taye Diggs
Date of birth: 1971-01-02
Place of birth: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Diggs, 타이 딕스, تی دیگز, Scott Leo 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 (2018-2024); 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.
Movie Credits
Chicago
2002-12-10
Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame
The Way of the Gun
2000-09-08
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding
Rent
2005-11-17
This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in late 1
Basic
2003-04-18
When a hurricane hits a US Army base on the edge of the Panama Canal, an elite covert operations tea
House on Haunted Hill
1999-10-29
An amusement park mogul offers a random group of diverse people $1 million to spend the night in a d
Equilibrium
2002-12-06
In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, a
Cake
2005-05-12
A travel writer improves her love life when she becomes an editor for her father's wedding magazine.
Our Family Wedding
2010-03-12
The weeks leading up to a young couple's wedding is comic and stressful, especially as their respect
Go
1999-04-09
A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998-08-14
Through good times and bad, Stella and Delilah have always had each other. Now, Stella's so busy bui
Malibu's Most Wanted
2003-04-10
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a cou
The Black Pack: We Three Kings
2021-11-29
Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger bring holiday music -- both new and old -- to life on stage, pr
Drum
2004-10-30
A hot-shot journalist is swept up in a movement to challenge Apartheid in 1950s South Africa.
New Best Friend
2002-04-12
Alicia is a poor girl starting college. Hadley, Julianne and Sydney are three well-off girls in a ro
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night
2011-03-16
Supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog, seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature
The Wood
1999-07-16
In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best
The Best Man
1999-10-22
After writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide
Brown Sugar
2002-10-05
Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single
30 Days
2006-10-06
Two star basketball players, Donnell, a black kid from the inner city high school, and Jason, a whit
Celebrity Mix
2005-01-17
These eight short films range from hysterically funny to wickedly suspenseful, and feature some of H
Incarnation
2022-02-18
Brad and Jess move to Los Angeles in search of a better life. When they stumble upon a hidden real e
Media Whore
2002-04-20
Meet Astrid. Proof that anyone can be on TV. Anyone.
Days of Wrath
2008-09-17
The lives of rival gang members, a teacher, a TV news crew and other intertwine in the city of Los A
The Best Man Holiday
2013-11-15
When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy
The Comeback
2023-08-25
Jeff and Tisa Murray have decided to move their family back to their hometown of Atlanta when Tisa i
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'
2006-08-02
Feature length documentary about Jonathan Larson and "Rent"'s journey from Broadway to the screen. F
Baggage Claim
2013-09-27
Although she has traveled all over the world, flight attendant Montana Moore has yet to find a man w
The Black Pack: Excellence
2022-06-19
Features special guests to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate Black excellence and culture with mu
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy
2023-09-21
Follows Lance, a prominent Atlanta businessman known for both revamping the city's 911 system and hi
The Trials of Cate McCall
2013-11-28
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in r
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
2015-09-01
Come Play with Elmo! Everyone's favorite furry red friend is joined by all kinds of kids to play Elm
Opening Night
2016-06-03
A failed Broadway singer who now works as a production manager must save opening night on his new pr
Britney Spears: Greatest Hits - My Prerogative
2004-11-09
One of the biggest pop stars in the world, Britney Spears released this collection of 20 music video
My Little Pony: The Movie
2017-10-05
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pi
Forever
2024-08-24
When a veteran returns to his hometown, he unexpectedly falls head over heels for a local policewoma
'Til Death Do Us Part
2017-09-29
Michael and Madison Roland planned to spend the rest of their lives together, but Michael's controll
Set It Up
2018-06-15
Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by s
Abby Singer
2003-10-28
Chronicles the life of Curtis Clemins, who is torn between the love of his life and accomplishing hi
Black Panther
2010-01-18
Black Panther is the ruler and protector of the African nation of Wakanda. Using technology, wits, a
Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony
2012-03-06
The stage musical star, also known for her appearances in the popular TV show, 'Glee', captured live
River Runs Red
2018-11-09
When the son of a successful judge is killed by two police officers and the system sets them free, a
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017-12-14
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this h
Rent
2019-01-27
The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of co
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019-05-14
Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable
Slow Burn
2005-09-12
A district attorney (Ray Liotta) is involved in a 24-hour showdown with a gang leader (LL Cool J) an
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
2015-06-05
A self-anointed 'renegade' male flight attendant must save the day when the airline he works for tri
The Trials of Cate McCall
2013-11-28
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in r
Just a Kiss
2002-06-15
A group of thirtysomethings having problems with fidelity gets an opportunity to turn back the clock
Between Us
2012-09-13
A New York couple and their Midwestern friends find that drastic changes have occurred in their resp
BFFs
2025-09-26
Two best friends play practical jokes on each other until things get out of hand.
Both Eyes Open
2025-01-17
Ally escapes an abusive relationship but hallucinates about her abuser. She receives cryptic message
The Real Full Monty
2024-12-08
A group of male celebrities strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal c
I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day
2025-02-19
When a big-city developer threatens a town holiday tradition, exes Liz and Sam must team up to stop
Another Man's Wife
A millionaire makes a shocking offer to a married couple in crisis, who are financially devastated a
Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours
2025-10-01
Forced to spend time together due to their teenage children’s relationship, a secret romance between