Taye Diggs is an American actor, producer and executive who was born on January 2, 1971.
He is recognized for his performances in theatre, film, and television.
Diggs has appeared in Broadway musicals such as rent and Hedwig and The Angry InchAnd TV series Private Practice, First degree murderand All American.
His film credits include How Stella got back on track, brown sugar, Chicago, Malibu’s Most Wantedand The best man.
He rose to fame after starring in the original Broadway production rent And continues to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Scott Leo Diggs
- Nickname: Taye Diggs
- Date of Birth: January 2, 1971
- Age: 53
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, singer, dancer
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters)
- Parents: Marcia (née Berry) and Andre Young
- Siblings: Two sisters, Shalom and Christian
- Spouse: Idina Menzel (2003-2014)
- Children: Walker Nathaniel Diggs
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $16 million
Early life and education
Taye Diggs was born on January 2, 1971, in Newark, New Jersey and is now 53 years old. Taye was raised by his mother, Marcia, and his stepfather, Andre Young.
During his childhood, his mother married Jeffreys Diggs, and Taye took his last name. His nickname “Taye” comes from “Scotty”, a playful pronunciation of “Scottay”.
He is the eldest of five siblings, with two older brothers, Gabriel and Michael, and two older sisters, Christian and Shalom.
Diggs attended Allendale Columbia School in Rochester and later transferred to the Art Institute.
In 1993, he graduated from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts with a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre.
personal life
Diggs married actress Idina Menzel on January 11, 2003. On September 2, 2009, their son Walker Nathaniel Diggs was born.
After ten years of marriage, the couple parted ways in 2013. Their divorce was officially finalized on December 3, 2014.
At the end of 2021, Diggs and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood She is also the mother of singer Omarion’s child.
Profession
In 1996, Diggs Rent by Jonathan Larsonwhich won the Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize.
His spouse Idina Menzel also has a role in the show. After Rent, he played Menzel’s Mr. Black in Mr. Black. Wild Party at the Manhattan Drama Club.
Diggs also played the role of a bandleader in the film Chicago and temporarily replaced Billy Flynn on Broadway.
He also replaced Norbert Leo Butz in Fiyero, i.e. evil.
After turning to television, Diggs landed a role on a soap opera Guiding Light Before his big screen debut How Stella got back on track 1998.
His filmography also includes go, woodand The best man. He remade the 1999 Haunted Mansion Attended as a guest Ally McBeal.
He starred in the UPN miniseries Kevin Hill and revisited his role as Benny in 2005 rent Film adaptation.
Diggs has recorded songs for many performers and can be found at rent Original movie soundtrack.
Awards
Tayea Diggs has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, including:
- Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance (1996)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (2001)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (2003)
- Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical (2015)
net worth
Taye Diggs has an estimated net worth of $16 million. He has accumulated his wealth through successful careers in film, television, and theater.
dispute
Tayea Diggs has been embroiled in multiple controversies, including his exit from the show All American and his breakup with Idina Menzel.
He explained that he felt he was ready to leave the show and discussed his decision with the host of the show, Nkechi Okoro Carroll.
Idina Menzel also spoke out about their breakup, attributing it in part to the public’s reaction to their interracial relationship.
She spoke about the difficulties they faced during their eleven years of marriage, including the negative attention they received.
social media
- Instagram: @tayediggsofficial
- Twitter: @tayediggs
Filmography
- rent
- How Stella got back on track
- The best man
- Chicago
- brown sugar
- Malibu’s Most Wanted
- The longest yard
- dawn
- Private Practice
- First degree murder
- Set it up
- All American
Discography
- Just Me (2003)
- Red Light (2004)
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