Daveed Diggs

Daveed Diggs

43 · Born: Jan 24, 1982

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 24, 1982 Oakland, California, USA
Parents
  • Dountes Diggs
  • Barbara Needell
Relatives
  • Malcolm Diggs (Sibling)

Biography

Daveed Daniele Diggs is a multifaceted creative individual, boasting a remarkable range of talents that extend far beyond the realm of mere mortals. As an actor, he has effortlessly traversed the boundaries of his craft, effortlessly bringing to life a diverse array of characters that showcase his remarkable versatility.

Furthermore, Diggs is also a gifted singer, his powerful vocals capable of conveying a depth of emotion that is nothing short of breathtaking. His work as a producer and writer has allowed him to hone his skills as a master storyteller, weaving intricate narratives that captivate and inspire.

But perhaps most notably, Diggs is the driving force behind the experimental hip hop group Clipping, a collective that pushes the boundaries of what is possible within the genre. His unique blend of lyrical dexterity and sonic innovation has earned him widespread critical acclaim and a devoted following.

And yet, despite these many accomplishments, Diggs' most iconic role to date is undoubtedly that of the Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in the 2015 musical phenomenon Hamilton, created by the incomparable Lin-Manuel Miranda. His performance earned him a slew of accolades, including a Grammy and Tony Award, a testament to his unparalleled talent and dedication to his craft.

Career

2025
Hamilton
Hamilton as Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Magic Hour
Magic Hour as Charlie
2024
Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys as Adult Elwood
2023
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid as Sebastian (voice)
Trolls Band Together
Trolls Band Together as Spruce (voice)
The Crossover
The Crossover as Narrator (voice)
Extrapolations
Extrapolations as Rabbi Marshall Zucker
2022
DC League of Super-Pets
DC League of Super-Pets as Victor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
Central Park
Central Park as Helen (voice)
2021
Star Trek: Prodigy
Star Trek: Prodigy as Commander Tysess (voice)
Soul
Soul as Paul (voice)
Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer as Andre Layton
The Good Lord Bird
The Good Lord Bird as Frederick Douglass
2019
Undone
Undone as Tunde
2018
2017
Wonder
Wonder as Mr. Browne
Tour de Pharmacy
Tour de Pharmacy as Slim Robinson
Ferdinand
Ferdinand as Dos (voice)
2016
Black-ish
Black-ish as Johan Johnson
2018
2021
Blindspotting
Blindspotting as Creator