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

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2025
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2024
Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys as Adult Elwood
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2023
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid as Sebastian (voice)
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Trolls Band Together
Trolls Band Together as Spruce (voice)
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Extrapolations
Extrapolations as Marshall Zucker
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The Crossover
The Crossover as Narrator (voice)
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Star Wars: Visions
Star Wars: Visions as Crux (voice)
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2022
DC League of Super-Pets
DC League of Super-Pets as Victor Stone / Cyborg (voice)
{"id":196530,"title":"The Starling","year":"2021","character":"Ben","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-starling","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196530.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196530.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
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Star Trek: Prodigy
Star Trek: Prodigy as Commander Tysess (voice)
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2020
Hamilton
Hamilton as Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
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Soul
Soul as Paul (voice)
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Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer as Andre Layton
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The Good Lord Bird
The Good Lord Bird as Frederick Douglass
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Central Park
Central Park as Helen (voice)
{"id":133391,"title":"Velvet Buzzsaw","year":"2019","character":"Damrish","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/velvet-buzzsaw","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7joq1r5o8os0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7joq1r5o8os0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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Undone
Undone as Tunde
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Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers as Douglas (voice)
{"id":126655,"title":"Blindspotting","year":"2018","character":"Collin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blindspotting","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68hqdbf3v7s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68hqdbf3v7s0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman as Cooper Thomas Rogers Wallace Sr. (voice)
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2017
Wonder
Wonder as Mr. Browne
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Tour de Pharmacy
Tour de Pharmacy as Slim Robinson
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Ferdinand
Ferdinand as Dos (voice)
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{"id":117225,"title":"Growing Up Wild","year":"2016","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/growing-up-wild","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117225.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117225.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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Black-ish
Black-ish as Johan Johnson
{"id":655,"title":"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit","year":2015,"character":"Louis Henderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/law-order-special-victims-unit","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/821u9kpkn980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/821u9kpkn980.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
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2020
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2016
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2018
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2021
Blindspotting
Blindspotting as Creator