Taye Diggs
Acting
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.
Born: January 2, 1971
Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Known For
BFFs
Two best friends play practical jokes on each other until things get out of hand.
I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day
When a big-city developer threatens a town holiday tradition, exes Liz and Sam must team up to stop him.
Taraji's White Hot Holidays
Taraji P. Henson spreads cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in these annual music and variety specials.
People's Choice Awards
An American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans.
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy
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.
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
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.
Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry
A one-hour reality series that follows 20-year old Tyler Henry, exploring the world of this self-proclaimed clairvoyant medium as he balances his unique abilities with trying to be a regular young adult. Formerly of a small-town and now living in the City of Angels, Tyler has quickly become one of Hollywood's top mediums, bringing messages from the heavens and profound visions to today's stars.
The West Wing
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
Grey's Anatomy
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
All American
When a rising high school football player from South Central L.A. is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High, the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds - Compton and Beverly Hills - begin to collide. Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger.
Filmography
as Darius Stone
as Self - Contestant
as Self
as Dr. Eric Murphy
as Self
as Self - Judge
as Johnnie Taylor
as King Triton (voice)
as Lance
as Jeff Murray
as Harper Stewart
as Self - Expert
as Self - Host
as Self
as Self
as Brad
as Self
as Self - Contestant
as Self
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Charles Coleman, Sr.
as Billy Baker
as Self
as Richard "Rick" Otis
as Self / Wise Man
as Danny Wright
as Self
as Capper (voice)
as Alex Stone
as Self
as Self - Panelist
as Self - Panelist
as Malcolm
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Self
as Dr. Mike Boyce
as Self
as Rasta Cab Driver
as Self
as Terry English
as Self
as Austin Moseley
as Austin Moseley (uncredited)
as Harper Stewart
as Langston Hughes
as Carlo
as Artie
as Vargus
as Whipped Friend
as Historical Panther #2
as Dean Levine-Wilkins
as Self - Guest
as Greg
as Steve Lerato
as Sam Bennett
as Detective Brett Hopper
as Jamal Boy
as Benjamin Coffin III
as Jeffrey Sykes
as Hemingway Jones
as Dr. Sam Bennett
as Henry Nxumalo
as Kevin Hill
as Taye Diggs (uncredited)
as Gunnery Sergeant Aaron Davis
as Self
as Self
as Guest
as Pike
as Sean
as Self
as Self
as Bandleader
as Brandt
as Andre Romulus 'Dre' Ellis
as Andre
as Artie Bonner
as Jeffers
as Self
as Eddie Baker
as Harper Stewart
as Agent Wesley
as Roland
as Marcus
as James Hanson
as Winston Shakespeare
as Jackson Duper
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Sky Bell
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self - Presenter
as Self - Performer