Quick Facts
Born:
1971-01-02
Birthplace:
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Credits:
119 Total Roles
Taye Diggs
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Sam Bennett
Equilibrium
Brandt
Chicago
Bandleader
Set It Up
Richard "Rick" Otis
NCIS
Gunnery Sergeant Aaron Davis
New Girl
Artie
S.W.A.T.
Danny Wright
Basic
Pike
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours MOVIE | Darius Stone |
| 2025 | BFFs MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Celebrity Weakest Link TV | Self - Contestant |
| 2025 | Number One on the Call Sheet TV | Self |
| 2025 | I'll Be Home for National Margarita Day MOVIE | Sam |
| 2025 | Both Eyes Open MOVIE | Dr. Eric Murphy |
| 2024 | The Real Full Monty MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Second Chance Stage TV | Self - Judge |
| 2024 | Forever MOVIE | Johnnie Taylor |
| 2024 | Disney Junior Ariel TV | King Triton (voice) |