Daveed Diggs

About

Daveed Diggs is an acclaimed American actor, rapper, and vocalist who gained prominence thanks to his exceptional acting and musical skills. He was born in Oakland, California, on January 24, 1982. Diggs became a global sensation for his double roles as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway sensation, "Hamilton", for which he won both Grammy and Tony awards. Besides Broadway, Diggs has also appeared in several notable television series, including "Black-ish" and "Snowpiercer". As a musician, he is a member of the experimental hip hop group, "clipping.", further showcasing his versatile talent.

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Daveed Diggs is an accomplished actor and musician widely recognized for his involvement in several collaborations across the industry. He is best known for his Tony Award-winning role in the Broadway musical "Hamilton," where he worked with noted talents such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonathan Groff. Diggs is also a member of the experimental hip-hop group, "clipping.," adding to his prominence in the music industry. In terms of on-screen acting, he has worked with actors like Jennifer Connelly in the TV series "Snowpiercer" and Rafael Casal in the film "Blindspotting," which Diggs co-wrote and co-produced. His personal life is relatively private, but he is known to have dated actress and singer Emmy Raver-Lampman. Diggs continues to have a vibrant career, working with diverse talents across various platforms.

Career Highlights

• In 2006, Daveed Diggs began his acting and singing career as part of the experimental hip-hop group, 'Clipping'.
• He moved on to Off-Broadway performances in plays such as "Temptation," and in 2010, joined the Tony Award-winning musical "In the Heights," playing multiple roles.
• By 2013, he debuted in television series with recurring roles in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "The Get Down."
• His big break came in 2015 when he starred in the role of Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in Lin-Manuel Miranda's original musical "Hamilton," an Off-Broadway production initially.
• In the same year of 2015, Daveed had won a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance in "Hamilton."
• He continued his successful run with "Hamilton" as it transitioned on Broadway in 2015.
• The peaking point of his career came in 2016 when he won the prestigious Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for "Hamilton."
• Following this, in 2016, Daveed began a recurring role on the hit ABC series "Black-ish."
• His movie career also took off in 2016 with the mystery drama film "Wonder," alongside Julia Roberts.
• Come 2018, he continued with lead roles in films such as "Blindspotting" which he co-wrote and co-produced, along with "Velvet Buzzsaw."
• Diggs landed a leading voice role in the Netflix animated series "Green Eggs and Ham" in 2019.
• As of 2020, he's starring in the recurring role in the TBS series "Snowpiercer."

Notable Awards

• Daveed Diggs has won several notable awards, including:
• Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 2016 for "Hamilton".
• Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2016 for "Hamilton".
• Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical in 2015 for "Hamilton".
• Theatre World Award for "Hamilton" in 2015.
• He was also nominated for several other awards for his work.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Daveed Diggs Movie/TV Show?

Daveed Diggs is renowned for numerous performances, but arguably, his most popular work is his performance in the Broadway musical "Hamilton", where he played the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. The recorded performance was released as a movie on Disney+ in 2020, gaining huge popularity. However, in terms of traditional film and TV, he's also gained significant recognition for his lead role in the television show "Snowpiercer", based on the 2013 South Korean-Czech film of the same name.

How Did Daveed Diggs Get Famous?

Daveed Diggs gained fame through his dynamic career in theater, music, and television. He started his rise to stardom in experimental theater and as part of the hip-hop group 'clipping.' His breakthrough came when he was cast in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, "Hamilton," where his dual role as Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette led to immense critical acclaim, a Grammy award, and a Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a musical. His stellar performance in "Hamilton" brought him to the limelight, and thereafter, he made significant contributions to television shows like "Black-ish" and "Snowpiercer," further establishing his status in the entertainment industry.